mock turtleneck

noun

1
: a collar that is lower and usually looser than a turtleneck and is not turned over
2
: a garment with a mock turtleneck

Examples of mock turtleneck in a Sentence

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Queen Letizia opted for a textured mock turtleneck dress in white courtesy of Massimo Dutti. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 The actress wore a Stella McCartney white minidress featuring long sleeves, a mock turtleneck, sheer lace panels and structured shoulders, nodding to the ’80s. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 It can be worn buttoned-up or open over a mock turtleneck with jeans. Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 The two-time Oscar winner wore a black suit with a dark blue buttoned down top while Wilson dazzled in sequined jeans and a black mock turtleneck. Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mock turtleneck

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mock turtleneck was in 1953

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“Mock turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mock%20turtleneck. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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