knitting

noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ How to pronounce knitting (audio)
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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Highland Park is welcoming a new knitting and fabric arts shop. Linh Ta, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 Hands-on activities like cooking, knitting, or gardening can be very meditative, Deng adds. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025 The town has also been home for artists who've moved to Water Valley from afar, like photographer Carolyn Drake, whose work Knit Club captures the comradery and fellowship of a local women's knitting group. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025 The knitting guild draws its members from across the county and beyond. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knitting

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitting was in the 15th century

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

knitting

noun
knit·​ting
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits
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