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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Etymology
Origin of turtleneck
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Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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
That style was even referenced in the film Something's Gotta Give, in which Keaton told Jack Nicholson's character that she's "just a turtleneck kinda gal".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2024
The principal had short gray hair and wore a turquoise necklace over a black turtleneck.
From "George" by Alex Gino
Initially, Joyce’s mock turtlenecks and hairspray-stiff wigs, combined with the featherlight, Zelda Rubenstein-esque voice Wever is putting on, seem like another car crashing into a pile-up.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
As well as her acting achievements, Keaton was known for her trademark style, and favoured wearing turtlenecks, hats and thick-rimmed eyeglasses.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
It also meant athletic textured leggings paired with turtlenecks in contrasting bright shades.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
It had everything: The black turtlenecks, the Kabuki red lipstick, the green juices, the dancing to Lil Wayne.
From New York Times ● May 7, 2023
Dozens of pictures of the guy who this car belonged to—a glossy family portrait, each family member dressed in uninteresting matching turtlenecks.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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