Definition

Noun: A high, close-fitting turnover collar, typically found on sweaters or shirts, that is folded down to cover the neck. It is also commonly called a turtleneck collar.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the style of the collar itself. It is used to describe a garment feature. * This sweater has a warm polo-neck collar. * He prefers shirts with a polo-neck collar in the winter.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to describe the style of a garment.
  • She wore a polo-neck collar sweater to the meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Turtleneck (noun): The more common term in American English for both the collar style and a garment featuring such a collar (e.g., ).
• Polo neck (noun): A common British English term equivalent to "turtleneck."
• Roll-neck (noun): Another synonym, particularly in British English.

Synonyms

• Turtleneck collar
• Roll-neck collar

Notes

• "Polo-neck collar" is a compound noun. The hyphenated form "polo-neck" is often used as a modifier.
• Do not confuse this with a "polo shirt collar," which is a soft, folded collar with a short placket and buttons, typically found on sport shirts.

Noun

1. a high close-fitting turnover collar