How to Use turtleneck in a Sentence

turtleneck

noun
  • She wore a turtleneck under her jacket.
  • Gone are the days of tech bros in turtlenecks and plain white shirts.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • 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
  • Wear an oversized sweater over a turtleneck to help beat the chills.
    — Glamour, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Scarves annoy me more than help me, so turtlenecks are the move.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This striking turtleneck sweater is a must.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Pair with a turtleneck sweater, corduroy pants and heeled shoes.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Drake says in the videos, complete with a gold chain around his black turtleneck.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 17 July 2017
  • Check out some of our favorite over-the-top takes on the turtleneck, ahead.
    — Ana Colón, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2018
  • But hey, fraud is fraud and her now-famous black turtleneck will have to do some time.
    — Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Just do what Hudson did and add a thick turtleneck for warmth.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Come fall, layer a turtleneck under the top and be on your way.
    — Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 July 2024
  • So honoured to be the next to wear that iconic turtleneck.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • Harris says in the video as a loose ear bud dangles against her turtleneck.
    — Elyssa Cherney, chicagotribune.com, 28 Nov. 2020
  • The actor took off his black turtleneck so the nurse could check for lesions.
    — charlotteobserver, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Kate wore her turtleneck under a vest and a plaid trenchcoat.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The turtleneck has had some top-notch spokespeople in the past.
    — Kenzie Bryant, Vanities, 22 Feb. 2017
  • 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
  • And that no one will ever figure out how to wear a turtleneck that way again?
    — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The mini sweater dress has a roomy fit, a turtleneck, and two side pockets.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Fall is about the switch from a silk slip dress to a turtleneck midi, and from flip-flops to boots.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The piece featured long sleeves, a turtleneck, and a draping train.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • Pile on the prints with a boot and turtleneck in the same tones (add a pop of color with your belt).
    — Tyler Joe, Marie Claire, 12 Aug. 2019
  • For a fun, athleisure take, combine with a cropped turtleneck pullover.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The suit has a mock-turtleneck and solid chest, with a wide cutout across her torso.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 27 Aug. 2022
  • The pair, in matching black turtlenecks, looked like the chicest beatniks on the block.
    — Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Dress these up with a satin turtleneck blouse, and a pair of Christen heeled mules.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Made of chunky Merino wool, this turtleneck sweater will keep you warm and on-trend.
    — Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
  • This chunky turtleneck sweater is a close match for the actress’s pick right down to the color.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

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