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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The sweater is meant as a mid-layer and features a versatile, relaxed fit with a crew neck and ribbed finish. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 In the video, the duo walk through the grass, with Olivia wearing a white flowy dress and McCaffrey donning black jeans and a beige crew neck. Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Each morning Combs, his hair now gray, was led by US Marshals into the courtroom wearing a rotation of crew neck sweaters in shades of blue, gray and cream. Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 When buying a T-shirt for women, styles range from classic crew necks to more stylish V-necks. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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