Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A V-shaped neckline, as of a sweater.

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  • noun the neck of a garment has the shape in front of the letter V

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Examples

  • In the end, Mr. Castro, 34, opted for what he described as understatement: pink eye shadow, a bright pink V-neck shirt and intermittent outbursts of tears.

    New Obstancle For Gays Seeking Asylum In America nytimes.com 2011

  • Mia Marie Overgaard On top, try cotton oxford shirts rolled up—button-down collars left unbuttoned—and all kinds of knitwear: polos, rugby stripes or V-neck or crewneck sweaters in a thin merino.

    Shorts for Men: a Brief Guide Teri Agins 2011

  • She's in a white V-neck shirt with butterfly sleeves in a distressed-looking fabric, plus black leggings with zippers near the ankles.

    Police piece together new timeline for missing IU student 2011

  • In the end, Mr. Castro, 34, opted for what he described as understatement: pink eye shadow, a bright pink V-neck shirt and intermittent outbursts of tears.

    New Obstancle For Gays Seeking Asylum In America nytimes.com 2011

  • In the end, Mr. Castro, 34, opted for what he described as understatement: pink eye shadow, a bright pink V-neck shirt and intermittent outbursts of tears.

    'Not Gay Enough' May Mean Deportation For Some Asylum Seekers nytimes.com 2011

  • Helen was also dressed in black today, Lucy noticed, a V-neck cashmere sweater and slim woolen pants.

    A Stitch Before Dying Anne Canadeo 2011

  • Mr. Siriano, who has been in a relationship for three years, says that when he was on the dating scene, he often wore dressy black jeans, a form-fitting black V-neck T-shirt and a gray blazer to casual dates at bars or restaurants.

    What to Wear on a First Date Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2011

  • The four-time champ appeared Monday in a billowy outfit with a long zipper and V-neck front (it's her first initial, so why not?) and a large "peek-a-boo" opening (her words) in the back.

    Cards May Not Miss Pujols All That Much 2011

  • It was an ivory, V-neck column dress embellished with silver beads, white sequins and metallic thread in a geometric pattern — and she's back to what seems like her favorite seasonal sleeveless look, which shows off her famously toned arms.

    Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan To State Dinner With Germany (PHOTOS) 2011

  • In the end, Mr. Castro, 34, opted for what he described as understatement: pink eye shadow, a bright pink V-neck shirt and intermittent outbursts of tears.

    'Not Gay Enough' May Mean Deportation For Some Asylum Seekers nytimes.com 2011

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