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

Trendy Queen Turtleneck Turned into a timeless staple by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Onassis, the plain black turtleneck is simply a winter packing list non-negotiable. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

Saodimallsu Oversized Turtleneck Sweater For cold winter days, opt for this thick turtleneck sweater with a relaxed fit. —Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025

At Bottega Veneta, a satin turtleneck poked out of a collared shirt. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025

Start with Aligne’s snuggly off-white shearling topper, then team it with Citizens of Humanity’s light-wash jeans and Cos’s fashion-favorite chunky turtleneck. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025

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