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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The body-skimming cut melds well with the midi length, conservative mock turtleneck, and long sleeves. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024 The black lace dress worn by Kravitz on September 24, with its mock turtleneck, long sleeves, and floral pattern, is Saint Laurent. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024 Bloom, 47, let his lady shine by coordinating in a modern black tuxedo with a mock turtleneck shirt. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 Walking into the venue, the actor, 70, could be seen wearing blue jeans, a dark blazer, a black mock turtleneck and a chain around his neck. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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