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 actress styled a black turtleneck with long sleeves that extended to the base of her fingers.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
For the show’s 11th look, Johnson wore a black turtleneck, wide-legged black trousers fitted with a belt, and a knee-length dark brown coat.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Morris, also featured in the montage, appeared both shirtless and dressed in a cozy grey turtleneck.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The British royal further accessorized her look with a pair of black gloves, which coordinated with her turtleneck, boots and handbag, drawing the entire look together for precise uniformity with a hint of utilitarian sensibility.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
For the show’s 11th look, Johnson wore a black turtleneck, wide-legged black trousers fitted with a belt, and a knee-length dark brown coat.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Morris, also featured in the montage, appeared both shirtless and dressed in a cozy grey turtleneck.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The British royal further accessorized her look with a pair of black gloves, which coordinated with her turtleneck, boots and handbag, drawing the entire look together for precise uniformity with a hint of utilitarian sensibility.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtleneck. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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