turtleneck

Thân thiện

She wears a cozy turtleneck on a crisp autumn day.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sweater or jersey with a high, close-fitting collar: A turtleneck is a type of garment, typically a sweater or shirt, characterized by a high, snug collar that folds over and covers most of the neck.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a black turtleneck to stay warm in the chilly office.
  • He prefers a wool turtleneck under his jacket in the winter.
  • The turtleneck has become a classic item in many people's wardrobes.

Advanced Usage

• "Turtleneck" as a style descriptor: The term can be used attributively to describe the neckline of other garments.
  • She bought a dress with a turtleneck collar.
• Cultural/Historical Context: The turtleneck sweater is often associated with intellectuals, artists, or a casual yet put-together style.

Variants and Related Words

• Polo neck (noun, chiefly British): A synonym for turtleneck.
  • In the UK, they call it a polo neck.
• Roll-neck (noun): Another term for a similar high, folded collar.
• Turtlenecked (adjective): Describing a person wearing a turtleneck.
  • The turtlenecked author gave a reading.

Synonyms

• Polo neck: (British English equivalent).
• Roll-neck sweater: A sweater with a high, rolled collar.

Related Phrases

• Turtleneck sweater: The most common full term for the garment.
  • He packed his favorite turtleneck sweater for the trip.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• turtle
• polo-neck