turtleneck
noun
tur·tle·neck
ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌnek 
1
: a high close-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters
2
: a garment (such as a sweater) with a turtleneck
Examples of turtleneck in a Sentence
She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
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In certain hands, a turtleneck and a pair of pants can be the ultimate in sophistication—or a total snooze.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 May 2025
The actress recalled being shocked at seeing herself in a red turtleneck during one scene while Swinton wore bright green.
—Carlos Aguilar, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
This long-sleeve turtleneck has a body-skimming fit and can be worn alone or as a warm layer.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner, also joined the trio for dinner, wearing a black velvet turtleneck with a studded skirt.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 May 2025
The actress recalled being shocked at seeing herself in a red turtleneck during one scene while Swinton wore bright green.
—Carlos Aguilar, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
This long-sleeve turtleneck has a body-skimming fit and can be worn alone or as a warm layer.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner, also joined the trio for dinner, wearing a black velvet turtleneck with a studded skirt.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for turtleneck
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“Turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtleneck. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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turtleneck
noun
tur·tle·neck
-ˌnek
1
: a high turned-over collar (as of a sweater)
2
: a garment (as a sweater) with a turtleneck
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