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
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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
I dismiss texts from two friends as I watch, admiring her aquarium-blue turtleneck.
From Slate ● May 10, 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
She said to me, “Well, sweetie, you won’t be able to wear a long-sleeved leotard with a turtleneck when you’re a world-famous ballerina, so you might as well get used to not wearing one now.”
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
He wore black turtlenecks, short-sleeved because it was summer, and kept a stubby, utterly earnest ponytail.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
We hear that as an aspiring actress, Meghan - who went on to star in Suits - used to get so nervous from auditions she would get blotchy and have to wear turtlenecks.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025
It’s turtlenecks and quality sweaters, buying decorative gourds for an evening dinner party and coupling up for cuffing season, if not longer term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
It also meant athletic textured leggings paired with turtlenecks in contrasting bright shades.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
The buttons were on an outsized cotton shirt, which was what had replaced the turtlenecks now that it was warm.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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