Definition

Noun: 1. A sweater or jersey with a high, close-fitting, turned-over collar: A garment, typically knitted, characterized by a high collar that folds down on itself, covering most of the neck.

Usage

• The term "polo-neck" is used primarily in British English to describe this style of garment. In American English, the equivalent term is "turtleneck."
• It functions as a noun and can be used as a modifier in compound nouns (e.g., "polo-neck sweater").

Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a black woolen polo-neck under his jacket.
  • She prefers polo-necks in the winter because they keep her neck warm.
  • The classic polo-neck is a staple of minimalist fashion.

Advanced Usage

• "Roll-neck": This is a synonym for "polo-neck," also used in British English, emphasizing the rolled nature of the collar.
  • The sailor wore a thick navy blue roll-neck.

Variants and Related Words

• Turtleneck (noun): The standard American English term for a polo-neck.
• Polo neck (noun phrase): An alternative spelling, often used as two words.
• Polo-necked (adjective): Describing a garment that has a polo-neck collar.
  • a polo-necked jersey

Synonyms

• Turtleneck (chiefly US)
• Roll-neck (UK)

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term "polo-neck" refers specifically to the style of the garment's collar and neckline. It is not related to the sport of polo or the collared shirt typically worn for it (a "polo shirt").

Noun

1. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar