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
Examples of turtleneck in a Sentence
She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
Recent Examples on the Web
The collection also featured a strapless Lurex dress in earth tones and a turtleneck sleeveless dress in a similar color palette.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The Academy Award-winning actress wore G. Label by goop, including a goop brand pea coat and turtleneck, a matching cross-body bag and white sneakers, while Falchuk wore a longer beige coat and brown shoes.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Layer it on top of a chunky turtleneck for extra warmth, or slip it on over a mini skirt and pair it with knee-high boots for an edgier look.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
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—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
The Academy Award-winning actress wore G. Label by goop, including a goop brand pea coat and turtleneck, a matching cross-body bag and white sneakers, while Falchuk wore a longer beige coat and brown shoes.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
Layer it on top of a chunky turtleneck for extra warmth, or slip it on over a mini skirt and pair it with knee-high boots for an edgier look.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
Chloe; Look 3 (turtleneck dress): Louis Vuitton Loading comments...
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Turtleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turtleneck. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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
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