How to Use turtleneck in a Sentence

turtleneck

noun
  • She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
  • Off-court, pair it with a black turtleneck, tights, and chunky loafers, and voila!
    Cassandra Hogan, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The young man was wearing a long-sleeve turtleneck sweater.
    Sarah Portney, NBC News, 23 July 2023
  • The piece featured long sleeves, a turtleneck, and a draping train.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • The gown, with long sleeves and a turtleneck and glazed in white sequins, was listed at $8,000.
    Jessica Testa, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Made of chunky Merino wool, this turtleneck sweater will keep you warm and on-trend.
    Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Just do what Hudson did and add a thick turtleneck for warmth.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Keep scrolling to shop the best new turtlenecks, coatigans, pullovers, and more.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Match the turtleneck with sleek trousers to go out to dinner and the sweatpants with a T-shirt when you're headed to the hotel gym.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The Poosh founder wears a pale blue bodycon turtleneck dress, while the musician wears a white tank top and a black beanie.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • This turtleneck dress is beyond cozy, and the fabric is super soft and stretchy.
    Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The princess looked stylish, opting for an all-black outfit: a blazer, trousers, and a turtleneck.
    Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Will Tom pack up his merino turtlenecks and leave Shiv for good?
    Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
  • But beyond that, the L'Agence turtleneck is a piece that requires no further thought.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The ‘gamine fille’ appeared here and there, such as a camisole style dress, go-go shorts, and a grey flannel bralette over a turtleneck paired with a skirt.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The outdoor snaps showed Countess Athena in a snowy yard, bundled up in a white puffer coat with a turtleneck and jeans.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Shop cashmere scarves, turtlenecks, and more while saving up to 70% off.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Lanvin trench over a black turtleneck and trousers, with a graphic-print head wrap.
    Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Or, opt for an even warmer lounger, like this pretty blue one, which has a turtleneck and costs $10 less than Oprah’s pick.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • When paired with a turtleneck (as done here) and jeans, this green check style is the perfect finishing touch.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 25 Nov. 2022
  • For extra cold days, throw a turtleneck under the vest for some extra warmth.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Dec. 2022
  • This oversized turtleneck is made from a blend of viscose, polyamide, and polyester and features trendy batwing sleeves and a split hem.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In the 1960s, the Beatles showed us Nehru jackets, and right after that, the Turtles gave us turtlenecks.
    Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Mix and match a silk slip skirt with Chelsea boots and a turtleneck sweater or fleece overshirt for a shopping day in London.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
  • This chunky, oversized sweater with bat sleeves and a turtleneck is a chic, cozy, essential fall piece.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • There’s also the turtleneck, the most insulating option of the bunch.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Styling-wise, wear with Tibi’s dark-wash cargo jeans and COS’s baby blue turtleneck.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Keep scrolling for more colorful turtleneck tops and coats.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Zara’s matching turtleneck vest and knit pants just look like money, even if the entire set costs less than $75.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Ellis wore a similar dark coat with a sage green turtleneck, blue jeans, and a neon green beanie over her hair.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Jan. 2023

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