turtleneck
Americannoun
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a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
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a sweater with such a collar.
noun
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Origin of turtleneck
Example Sentences
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It’s the second time Hernández has played the comedian, whose caricature of Maniscalco in a red blazer and black turtleneck is at turns spot on, exaggerated and completely hilarious.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
He quickly left Memphis for Chicago after the assassination and arranged various television appearances still wearing a turtleneck allegedly stained with King’s blood.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
While Jobs is known for donning a black turtleneck, he also wore bow ties during high school and at Apple’s early events.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
The photo, taken at Bagshot Park, shows the duchess wearing a black turtleneck jumper and a pleated cream skirt.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025
The agent would be wearing a dung-colored blazer over a red knit turtleneck, her heels sensibly low in case the suspect should attempt a quick getaway.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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