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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Turtleneck Long-Sleeve Shirt A black turtleneck is the ultimate layering piece, and this one is no exception.
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Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
He was also accompanied by his children, including Kyra Kennedy, who wore a cream Gucci midi skirt paired with a matching turtleneck, creating a monochromatic outfit, and Kick Kennedy, who wore a tailored gray suit.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Stretchy, breathable, and absolutely adorable, pair this skort with everything from a plain t-shirt to an oversized turtleneck sweater.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
In a black turtleneck and thick black spectacles, actor Chris Pratt ponders the walls of a gallery, where a banana has been duct taped and lit dramatically by an elegant square of light.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
He was also accompanied by his children, including Kyra Kennedy, who wore a cream Gucci midi skirt paired with a matching turtleneck, creating a monochromatic outfit, and Kick Kennedy, who wore a tailored gray suit.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Stretchy, breathable, and absolutely adorable, pair this skort with everything from a plain t-shirt to an oversized turtleneck sweater.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
In a black turtleneck and thick black spectacles, actor Chris Pratt ponders the walls of a gallery, where a banana has been duct taped and lit dramatically by an elegant square of light.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtleneck. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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