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 mock turtleneck will help keep you warm, but the sleeveless design offers plenty of versatility to pair it with a nice cardigan. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, Blanco donned a white textured suit with boucle-like texture and a lace mock turtleneck. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Dress them up with an oversized black sweater and ankle booties, or a mock turtleneck and cropped jacket. Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 The actress wore a mock turtleneck dress with a contrasting blazer and paired them with an envelope clutch from Saint Laurent, which Kering owns. Marissa Muller, WWD, 7 Dec. 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 Jan. 2025.

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