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

Not only can it be worn to the beach or running errands, it can easily be transitioned into the perfect fall staple with a turtleneck or simple jean jacket thrown on top. —Marilyn La Jeunesse, Southern Living, 13 July 2024

For her June 10 Watch What Happens Live appearance, the actor wore a bubblegum pink Patrizia Pepe outfit, per King's stylist Jared Eng, which featured a sheer turtleneck with a layered, strappy bra detail. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 July 2024

The ensemble featured a sheer, bright pink, long-sleeve turtleneck, revealing a mauve bralette beneath. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 July 2024

The framed image of what appears to be a school portrait depicts Bacon circa age 14, in a thick turtleneck and dark jacket, smoldering for the camera. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turtleneck

• mock turtleneck

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