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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Does the half-zip, button-up, mock neck, or crew neck satisfy your style? Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024 She was dressed a bit more like him, in a crew neck sweater and a button-down shirt. Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Fuzzy Sweater Has an Oversized, Slouchy Feel This slouchy crew neck sweater has a casual style with a fuzzy finish that is soft and comfortable to pull on. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024 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 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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