crew neck

noun

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

Examples of crew neck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The airy dress is designed with loose long sleeves, a high crew neck, and a flowy mini skirt that falls above your knees. Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024 The short sleeves and crew neck give breezy T-shirt dress vibes, and an elastic waist provides a flexible fit. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2024 Hello Kitty Champion’s 50th Anniversary collection is available exclusively at Nordstrom and includes two t-shirts, two hoodies and one crew neck sweatshirt, ranging in price from $50 to $120. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024 When layered with a crisp, crew neck T-shirt and soft, low-slung jeans (that show off the tiniest bit of midriff), the look is positively geek-chic. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crew neck 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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