crew neck

noun

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crewneck : a sweater with a crew neck

Examples of crew neck in a Sentence

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And sweaters come in so many designs, materials, and lengths, like oversized cardigans, classic lady jackets, timeless crew neck sweaters, and even on-trend coatigans. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024 Loungewear is also discounted, including button-up hoodies, crew necks, and sweatpants. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 Another dress worth highlighting is this beautiful crew neck long-sleeve dress that's marked down to $35 and is versatile enough for day-to-night wear. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 The short sleeves and crew neck keep it classic, while the all-over sequins add a touch of glam. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crew neck 

Word History

Etymology

from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crew neck was in 1939

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“Crew neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20neck. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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