V-neck

noun

ˈvē-ˌnek How to pronounce V-neck (audio)
: a V-shaped neck of a garment
also : a garment (such as a sweater) with a V-shaped neck
V-necked
ˈvē-ˌnekt How to pronounce V-neck (audio)
adjective

Examples of V-neck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Style it with SSStein’s vibrant red jacket, Maria McManus’s loose gray trousers, and B-Sides’s V-neck tee in cobalt blue. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Find elegant V-neck sweaters, layer-friendly cardigans, and warm turtlenecks that work with jeans, skirts, and trousers. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The V-neck sweater is slightly boxy and would look great with a pair of jeans and a fresh white T-shirt peeking out. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 This V-neck is about to become your go-to basic for everyday fall outfits. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 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

Rhymes for V-neck

See All Rhymes for V-neck

Browse Nearby Words

VNA
V-neck
vo
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“V-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-neck. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of deportment

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a cup of tea and a golf ball on tee side by side
Quiz: Sounds Like... Choose the word that sounds like it fits the clue...
See All