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

The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026

The longline style has a relaxed fit to accommodate a turtleneck sweater or cardigan. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026

The long sleeves and full turtleneck provide warmth, while the stretchy fabric ensures comfort during travel days and long outings. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

The couple went a bit more casual for the film's Hollywood premiere, he in a turtleneck, she in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and Lorraine Schwartz studs. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 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