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

Layer it with a long-sleeve turtleneck top, tights, and ankle boots on chilly days, or pair it with a cap-sleeve shirt and ballet flats when temperatures rise. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Red continues to reign, appearing everywhere from bright turtlenecks by brands like Celine and Lii to bold red dresses. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026

Kidman wore a loose, airy knit cardigan that’s ideal for layering over dresses but can easily transition into fall when paired with turtlenecks and T-shirts. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 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