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turtleneck

[tur-tl-nek] / ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk /


NOUN
shirt
Synonyms


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“This brief fashion phase contrasted sharply with the minimalist black turtleneck and jeans that would later define his public image,” a description of the item states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

During her conversation with the BBC, Ahn was wearing the same black turtleneck and leather jacket she had been wearing in the footage from the night before.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

Nikola wears Cartier Signature Cs; Kenzo rose fitted shirt in faded pink mesh polyamide; rose turtleneck top in faded pink mesh polyamide; kitten heel in leather covered by faded pink Kenzo rose printed textile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

I settle for gray cable-knit tights, a hunter-green turtleneck sweater dress, and my black ankle boots.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone