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

Match it with some square-toed booties, a warm turtleneck, a cashmere scarf, and some leather gloves, and voilá! —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024

Scarves annoy me more than help me, so turtlenecks are the move. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

The royal wore an edgy take on a vest and turtleneck for the annual lighting of the Place of Casino in Monte-Carlo. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024

This Amazon Essentials turtleneck sweater is made with a cotton, polyester, and modal blend that’s soft, stretchy, and form-fitting. —Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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