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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Mr. Burnham likes to channel that sensibility, citing the rock icons as influences and projecting a modern sartorial everyman look; eschewing the shirt and tie for a crew neck T-shirt under a sharp suit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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
It is the latest installment of the company’s circularity strategy rollout, which included the unveiling of a new Cradle to Cradle, or C2C Certified, $995 Purple Label cashmere crew neck sweater in November.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 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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