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turtleneck

[tur-tl-nek] / ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk /


NOUN
shirt
Synonyms


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“This brief fashion phase contrasted sharply with the minimalist black turtleneck and jeans that would later define his public image,” a description of the item states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

While Jobs is known for donning a black turtleneck, he also wore bow ties during high school and at Apple’s early events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

No one picks a mesh turtleneck in a vacuum.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs almost always wore the same outfit – a black St. Croix mock turtleneck sweater, blue Levi's 501 jeans, and New Balance 991 trainers.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

He was removing a light beige leather jacket now; underneath he wore an ivory turtleneck sweater.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer