How to Use turtleneck in a Sentence

turtleneck

noun
Definition of turtlenecknext
  • She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
  • For a look, wear it over a white turtleneck and a pair of grey dress pants.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Off-court, pair it with a black turtleneck, tights, and chunky loafers, and voila!
    — Cassandra Hogan, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The young man was wearing a long-sleeve turtleneck sweater.
    — Sarah Portney, NBC News, 23 July 2023
  • The piece featured long sleeves, a turtleneck, and a draping train.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • The singer wore an all-black look—a turtleneck sweater and jeans paired with a sleek high ponytail.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Nov. 2021
  • The gown, with long sleeves and a turtleneck and glazed in white sequins, was listed at $8,000.
    — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Made of chunky Merino wool, this turtleneck sweater will keep you warm and on-trend.
    — Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Just do what Hudson did and add a thick turtleneck for warmth.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • In the simplest sense, think of Steve Jobs and his iconic black turtleneck.
    — Marianella Manzur, Forbes, 6 July 2022
  • The mini sweater dress has a roomy fit, a turtleneck, and two side pockets.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to shop the best new turtlenecks, coatigans, pullovers, and more.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • A few years ago, Ann greeted me at the door of her home in a pink turtleneck sweater, pants and knee-high boots.
    — New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Come fall, layer a turtleneck under the top and be on your way.
    — Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 July 2024
  • The turtleneck top is worn tucked into a wrap skirt in the same burgundy color as the bra.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 July 2024
  • The suit has a mock-turtleneck and solid chest, with a wide cutout across her torso.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Then, there’s a scene in the film, in which Gaga dons a black turtleneck, layers of gold necklaces, and a fur hat.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 25 Nov. 2021
  • But hey, fraud is fraud and her now-famous black turtleneck will have to do some time.
    — Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 4 Apr. 2022
  • When the cold weather hits, swap in turtleneck sweaters, overcoats and thigh-high boots.
    — Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Match the turtleneck with sleek trousers to go out to dinner and the sweatpants with a T-shirt when you're headed to the hotel gym.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The Poosh founder wears a pale blue bodycon turtleneck dress, while the musician wears a white tank top and a black beanie.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • This turtleneck dress is beyond cozy, and the fabric is super soft and stretchy.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The princess looked stylish, opting for an all-black outfit: a blazer, trousers, and a turtleneck.
    — Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
  • For the outing, J.Lo stunned in a tan midi sweater dress that featured a turtleneck and long sleeves, and was cinched at the waist with a belt.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022
  • Will Tom pack up his merino turtlenecks and leave Shiv for good?
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
  • For work, pair it with a chic loafer, maybe over a turtleneck too; then just slide into heels for your night out.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Bongiovi, 20, matched his date in a black suit with no lapels, layered over a white turtleneck.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2022
  • But beyond that, the L'Agence turtleneck is a piece that requires no further thought.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Getty Images The model paired a cropped fuzzy jacket in light brown with a beige turtleneck sweater and black boots.
    — Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Later that evening, Gomez changed into a twill Prada minidress featuring a gold safety pin brooch and a leather logo patch on the skirt, layered over a black Wolford turtleneck and sheer tights.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024

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