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

Turtleneck Long-Sleeve Shirt A black turtleneck is the ultimate layering piece, and this one is no exception. —Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

He was also accompanied by his children, including Kyra Kennedy, who wore a cream Gucci midi skirt paired with a matching turtleneck, creating a monochromatic outfit, and Kick Kennedy, who wore a tailored gray suit. —Wwd Staff, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025

Stretchy, breathable, and absolutely adorable, pair this skort with everything from a plain t-shirt to an oversized turtleneck sweater. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025

In a black turtleneck and thick black spectacles, actor Chris Pratt ponders the walls of a gallery, where a banana has been duct taped and lit dramatically by an elegant square of light. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 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