turtleneck
noun
tur·tle·neck
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Definition of turtleneck
1
: a high close-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters
2
: a garment (such as a sweater) with a turtleneck
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Other Words from turtleneck
turtlenecked
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of turtleneck in a Sentence
She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
Recent Examples on the Web
The singer wore a nude bodycon turtleneck Naked Wardrobe dress, pumps and gold hoops and the former Yankee sported a gray suit and black tie. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Go Jewelry Shopping Together on Valentine's Day," 16 Feb. 2018 Kendall Jenner proves that stacking on the basics – like a black turtleneck, khaki pants, and a button-up – is the easiest way to make your favorite piece of leather look casual-chic. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "15 Genius Ways You Should Be Wearing Your Leather Jacket for Fall," 12 July 2019 For the occasion, Kate wore a red double breasted blazer over a turtleneck, black pants, and boots. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out in Wales," 8 May 2019 First, her consistent aesthetic: the one-time biotech entrepreneur was rarely seen wearing anything other than a black turtleneck, a look some claim was directly inspired by her obsession with Steve Jobs and his iconic uniform dressing. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Is Elizabeth Holmes's Deep Voice Just Another Part of Her Scam?," 18 Mar. 2019 Players will certainly layer their apparel more rigorously for cold contests, with fleece turtlenecks a popular option and plenty of sweat-wicking cold-weather gear to keep players dry. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "How NFL Fields, and Players, Stay Warm for Winter Games," 16 Jan. 2019 The collection, available in the brand’s new SoHo store and online on October 18, includes turtlenecks, jeans, and dresses. — Nadra Nittle, Vox, "Women’s clothing is divided into straight and plus sizes. Here’s why that’s a problem.," 12 Oct. 2018 She's also seen people wear the silk pajama pants with T-shirts or turtlenecks, and linen dresses over leggings or more structured jeans. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Wear Pajamas on a Plane And Still Look Good," 5 June 2018 Scroll ahead to shop our favorites, including a very nice Proenza Schouler midi dress, an easy Vince sleeveless turtleneck, and a summer-heat-ready Tibi camisole. — Diana Tsui, The Cut, "The Outnet Sale Is Full of Good Deals on Summer Clothes," 25 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'turtleneck.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for turtleneck
turtleneck
noun
English Language Learners Definition of turtleneck
US
: a high collar that covers most of your neck even when the collar is folded over itself
also
: a knit shirt or sweater with this kind of collar
See the full definition for turtleneck in the English Language Learners Dictionary
turtleneck
noun
tur·tle·neck
| \ ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌnek
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Kids Definition of turtleneck
1
: a high turned-over collar
2
: a garment having a high turned-over collar