crew neck
Americannoun
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a collarless neckline, as on a sweater or jersey, that fits snugly at the base of the neck.
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a sweater, jersey, or other garment having such a neckline.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of crew neck
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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In December, she posted a TikTok showing off an oversize crew neck and pajama-like black trousers, playfully captioned “putting the casual in business casual.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
In another, he screen printed “Tyrannosaurus Wrecks” onto a crew neck, telling viewers that it would be the first one he’s printed in 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
Other items featured include tank tops that say “Depressed but Make It Hot!” and a $380 cashmere crew neck embroidered with “It’s okay to feel blue.”
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2023
His usual attire — a crew neck sweater under a blazer — has been subjected to fashion analyses by critics at The New York Times and Washington Post.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
Inside were all the clothes I’d chosen myself: the crew neck sweaters in primary colors, the Lacoste shirts, the wide-wale corduroys.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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