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

Swift brought her signature style to the French Quarter, reportedly turning heads in a black turtleneck mini dress paired with boots and her classic red lip, while Kelce kept things casual in a gray tracksuit. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025

Shop This Previous Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner BUY $34.00 Victoria Beckham Beauty Next 14 of 15 Reformation Brooke Crop Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater This black turtleneck has been dominating our readers’ Nordstrom shopping carts. —Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025

And Lopez’s Stéphane Rolland long-sleeve black turtleneck with a naval-baring blouson shimmery skirt may translate to consumers in other ways, according to Eiseman. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025

Don’t forget about The Garment’s second-skin turtleneck top, either. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025

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