How to Use turtleneck in a Sentence

turtleneck

noun
  • She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
  • For a look, wear it over a white turtleneck and a pair of grey dress pants.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Off-court, pair it with a black turtleneck, tights, and chunky loafers, and voila!
    — Cassandra Hogan, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Check out some of our favorite over-the-top takes on the turtleneck, ahead.
    — Ana Colón, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2018
  • The young man was wearing a long-sleeve turtleneck sweater.
    — Sarah Portney, NBC News, 23 July 2023
  • Pile on the prints with a boot and turtleneck in the same tones (add a pop of color with your belt).
    — Tyler Joe, Marie Claire, 12 Aug. 2019
  • The pair, in matching black turtlenecks, looked like the chicest beatniks on the block.
    — Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Wear an oversized sweater over a turtleneck to help beat the chills.
    — Glamour, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Lauren Goode: And then of course, Steve Jobs did it, with the black turtleneck.
    — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The chef wore a tan turtleneck and dark pants, paired with a long, patterned coat and leather shoes for the walk.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Hudson wore a long coat, a turtleneck sweater and heels as she was seen on the field with the 72-year-old.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Scarves annoy me more than help me, so turtlenecks are the move.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The Olympian brightened up the ACMs in a vivid yellow gown with a full skirt and a turtleneck top.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 16 Apr. 2018
  • The piece featured long sleeves, a turtleneck, and a draping train.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • In the pic, Hadid paired the wig with a subtle, rosy-brown turtleneck sweater.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The singer wore an all-black look—a turtleneck sweater and jeans paired with a sleek high ponytail.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Or were the investors merely blinded by the blond hair and the black turtleneck?
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2021
  • The gown, with long sleeves and a turtleneck and glazed in white sequins, was listed at $8,000.
    — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Made of chunky Merino wool, this turtleneck sweater will keep you warm and on-trend.
    — Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Just do what Hudson did and add a thick turtleneck for warmth.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • In the simplest sense, think of Steve Jobs and his iconic black turtleneck.
    — Marianella Manzur, Forbes, 6 July 2022
  • The mini sweater dress has a roomy fit, a turtleneck, and two side pockets.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to shop the best new turtlenecks, coatigans, pullovers, and more.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • My last look, a tablecloth with a cream knit turtleneck.
    — Vogue, 7 May 2018
  • A few years ago, Ann greeted me at the door of her home in a pink turtleneck sweater, pants and knee-high boots.
    — New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Come fall, layer a turtleneck under the top and be on your way.
    — Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 July 2024
  • The actor took off his black turtleneck so the nurse could check for lesions.
    — charlotteobserver, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The Duchess wore a gray check blazer by Smythe over a black turtleneck and jeans for the sporty event, with a black booties by Aquatalia.
    — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 30 Oct. 2018
  • As for their mom, the actress wore a brown turtleneck blouse with a mustard pencil skirt.
    — Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • These turtleneck sweaters, $23.99 on Amazon, are equally adorable to get your pup dressed up.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025

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