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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For a casual touch, the musician kept a couple of buttons loose to expose a white crew neck undershirt. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 June 2025 Another garnered a plush, crew neck pullover that looks damn close to Alo Yoga’s Accolade Crew for just $18. Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025 Luna, who shares the same father as Cy and Flynn and is the youngest daughter of Uma Thurman, sported a crew neck sweater at the event. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 May 2025 The silhouette is classic, with a crew neck, tight sleeves, and a hem that sits right at the waist. Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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