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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The Maid in Manhattan actress wore a black cowboy hat and a turtleneck and was seen dancing in her seat.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Mike Tindall also suited up for the occasion, pairing a gray suit with a light, button-down dress shirt and bold red tie that complemented his wife’s headband and turtleneck.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
The fabric is stretchy and comfortable, yet still manages to offer a structured silhouette, while the wide-leg shape looks totally sophisticated when paired with my favorite cozy turtleneck and ankle boots.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Here are some tricks for how to remove a hickey beyond the old scarf or turtleneck trick.
—Lindsey Ellefson, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Mike Tindall also suited up for the occasion, pairing a gray suit with a light, button-down dress shirt and bold red tie that complemented his wife’s headband and turtleneck.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
The fabric is stretchy and comfortable, yet still manages to offer a structured silhouette, while the wide-leg shape looks totally sophisticated when paired with my favorite cozy turtleneck and ankle boots.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Here are some tricks for how to remove a hickey beyond the old scarf or turtleneck trick.
—Lindsey Ellefson, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtleneck. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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