: a V-shaped neck of a garment
also : a garment (such as a sweater) with a V-shaped neck
V-necked adjective

Examples of V-neck in a Sentence

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For the occasion, Usha Vance wore a slate gray V-neck dress from Favorite Daughter featuring pleated details on the bodice and long sleeves. Wwd Staff, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025 The upper portion of the dress featured a V-neck detail, while the lower half cascaded, creating a dynamic interplay of color and movement. Essence, 9 Feb. 2025 Do so with Loulou de Saison’s roomy V-neck sweater in a slate gray, Toteme’s minimalist maxi skirt, and a pair of rich chocolatey brown sneakers, also from Toteme. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Miller wore a short dress with a V-neck and long sleeves, paired with matching pumps. Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for V-neck 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of V-neck was in 1882

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“V-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-neck. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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