polo-neck

noun

po·​lo-neck ˈpō-(ˌ)lō-ˌnek How to pronounce polo-neck (audio)
chiefly British

Examples of polo-neck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Try the preppy look yourself with this polo-neck pullover, which comes in seven colorways. Esme Benjamin, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Law Roach also pulled an archival Ralph Lauren Spring 1992 polo-neck halter mini dress, originally shown off by supermodel Cindy Crawford on the runway, in the nod to the ultimate '90s prep brand. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 3 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polo-neck was in 1929

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“Polo-neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo-neck. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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