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

turtlenecked

ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌnekt 

adjective

Examples of turtleneck in a Sentence

She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.

Recent Examples on the Web

Layer it over the sleeves of a black turtleneck, style it alongside a silk scarf, or pair it with a diamanté bracelet—the styling opportunities are endless. — Libby Page, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2026

Dressed in a black turtleneck, micro shorts, tights, and a red headscarf, Ripa recreated one of Little Edie’s memorable moments from the film, walking down the staircase while waving a small American flag. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026

The 14-time Grammy winner wore a red Louis Vuitton turtleneck bodysuit and paired it with black bottoms. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

Investing in a handful of turtleneck or mock-neck layering tees, like this cashmere-blend top, is a great way to increase warmth without adding bulk. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turtleneck

• mock turtleneck

Rhymes for turtleneck

• biotech
• bottleneck
• quarterdeck
• zapotec
• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck

Kids Definition

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