gooseneck

noun

goose·​neck ˈgüs-ˌnek 

often attributive

1

: something (such as a flexible jointed metal pipe) curved like the neck of a goose or U-shaped

2

: a truck trailer (as for transporting livestock) with a projecting front end designed to attach to the bed of a pickup truck

goosenecked

ˈgüs-ˌnekt 

adjective

Examples of gooseneck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's got an adjustable gooseneck and two swiveling light bars, and the clamp can be attached to a nightstand or headboard with ease. —Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 2025

That was not the case in my pollinator garden, where the gooseneck loosestrife ran roughshod over a patch of hostas and had to be removed. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025

These heat-resistant models have a gooseneck design that offers greater flexibility for your specific lighting needs. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

The tiny house is based on a double-axle gooseneck trailer so should be a bit easier to tow than a standard bumper pull trailer and suit those who want to enjoy regular travel. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gooseneck

noun

goose·​neck ˈgü-ˌsnek 

: something (as a flexible jointed metal pipe) curved like the neck of a goose or U-shaped

goosenecked

-ˌsnekt 

adjective