# turtleneck

/ˈtɝtəɫˌnɛk/ (US) · /tˈɜːtəlnˌɛk/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/turtleneck
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a warm sweater with a high collar that covers most of your neck.

For teachers: a knitted sweater or top with a high, close-fitting collar that covers the neck, often folded over.

## Examples

- She wears a black turtleneck on cold days.
- He pulls his turtleneck up over his chin before stepping out into the freezing wind.
- Paired with a tailored blazer, her cream turtleneck lent the outfit a quiet elegance that worked for both office meetings and evening dinners.

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