crew neck
Definition
- Noun:
- A plain, straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder on a sweater or similar garment: A "crew neck" is a style of neckline that is round, close-fitting, and sits at the base of the neck. It is a simple, classic design without a collar, typically found on sweaters, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I prefer a crew neck sweater because it's more comfortable and casual than a V-neck.
- This T-shirt has a classic crew neck design.
- For the uniform, the polo shirt was replaced with a simple crew neck.
Advanced Usage
- "crew neck" as a modifier: The term is often used as an adjective to describe garments.
- She bought a crew neck sweatshirt for her morning runs.
- The crew neck style has remained popular for decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Crewneck (noun/adjective): An alternative, often closed, spelling with the same meaning.
- He owns several crewneck sweaters.
- Crew-neck (noun/adjective): A hyphenated spelling variant.
- Round neck: A near-synonymous term, though "crew neck" is more specific to knitwear and casual tops.
Synonyms
- Round neck: A general term for a circular neckline.
- U-neck: A similar style, though often slightly wider and shallower, forming more of a "U" shape than a perfect circle.
Antonyms
- V-neck: A neckline that dips down in a "V" shape at the front.
- Turtleneck: A high, close-fitting collar that folds over.
- Scoop neck: A wide, round neckline that sits lower on the chest.
Noun
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a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters
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