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

Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night. —Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

Gone are the days of tech bros in turtlenecks and plain white shirts. —Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

The photo shows Meghan, 44, in an elegant beige turtleneck, smiling as children process down the aisle. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026

The Queen of Denmark is still in mourning, something that can be seen both in her countenance, somewhat more serious than usual, and in her choice of outfit: a navy blue jacket and trouser suit, with a matching chiffon blouse and turtleneck. —Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 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