Standard Lemma guide

polo-neck

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌnɛk/
  • General-American: /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌnɛk/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A high collar covering the neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, UK

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: turtleneck

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A light type of shirt with such a collar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, UK

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: turtleneck

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: turtleneck, turtle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: jersey, T-shirt, tee shirt, sweater, jumper

History

Etymology

From polo (“ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent’s goal”) + neck.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: rolák — high collar covering the neck — see also turtleneck
  • Finnish: poolokaulus — high collar covering the neck — see also turtleneck
  • German: Rollkragen — high collar covering the neck — see also turtleneck
  • Polish: golf — high collar covering the neck — see also turtleneck
  • Czech: rolák — light type of shirt with such a collar
  • Finnish: poolopaita — light type of shirt with such a collar
  • Polish: golf — light type of shirt with such a collar