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turtleneck

[tur-tl-nek] / ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk /


NOUN
shirt
Synonyms


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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

Leave it to Miss Prada and her design partner Raf Simons to inject some humor into a beloved basic like the turtleneck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

Mami buys me a white turtleneck to wear with a red jumper and a pair of sturdy saddle shoes.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar




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