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

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

In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the 68-year-old actress was spotted wearing an all-black ensemble that featured a long leather jacket, dark-wash jeans, a turtleneck, and heeled ankle boots. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026

Her sophisticated ensemble paired a long black silk skirt with a luxe turtleneck sweater. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Taylor Swift is often at her best in autumn shades, and her signature combination of boots, mini skirt and a turtleneck has always struck me as the wardrobe of someone with a soft spot for pumpkin spice season. — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Oct. 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