turtleneck
noun
a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
turtlenecks
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pluralof turtleneck.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We got turtlenecks with the Chargers insignia on them,” Rogan recalled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
His sweaters and dark turtlenecks added to his reputation as a reclusive oracle of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
To be less fair, my sister did and she preferred turtlenecks, T-shirts, and flannels.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
