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Definition of crewneck

crewneck

/ˈkruːˌnɛk/
crew · neck
Plural:crewnecks
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Adjective:crewnecked
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crewneck Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sweater, sweatshirt, or shirt made with a round, close-fitting, collarless neckline.

Example

"He threw on a comfortable cotton crewneck before heading out for his morning walk."

2

A round, close-fitting, collarless neckline on a sweater, sweatshirt, or shirt, typically finished with a narrow ribbed band.

Example

"The classic wool sweater features a ribbed crewneck that keeps out the chill."

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• adjective

1

Having a round, close-fitting, collarless neckline.

Example

"She packed several crewneck t-shirts for the weekend camping trip."

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• Nearby Words

crewless
crewman
crewmate
crewneck
crex
crib
cribbage

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s from "crew" and "neck," referencing the close-fitting, collarless sweaters originally worn by collegiate rowing crews and naval personnel.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crewneck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crewneck
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