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

Its lightweight design looks easy to layer over a T-shirt or turtleneck to brave the cold, or wear solo with jeans for a stylish look. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

The boxy turtleneck has a high-low hem with side slits, falling effortlessly over the matching wide-leg lounge pants for a comfy yet refined aesthetic. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025

The camel brown color can work with all sorts of fall hues, and our favorite feature is its loose turtleneck to stay cozy throughout the season. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025

Wear it with a ribbed turtleneck and boots for a fall outfit, or swap in a breezy blouse and strappy sandals before cooler weather takes over. —Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 18 Aug. 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