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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Queen Letizia opted for a textured mock turtleneck dress in white courtesy of Massimo Dutti. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 The two-time Oscar winner wore a black suit with a dark blue buttoned down top while Wilson dazzled in sequined jeans and a black mock turtleneck. Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 For the occasion, Ivanka wore a monochromatic ensemble by Oscar de la Renta consisting of a camel coat with 3D floral appliqués and a mock turtleneck. Wwd Staff, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025 All of them donned crisp white mock turtleneck shirts under their jerseys in their team photos. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mock turtleneck

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 15 Sep. 2025.

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