sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswe-tər How to pronounce sweater (audio)
1
: one that sweats or causes sweating
2
a
: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover
b
: a heavy jersey worn in ice hockey

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Ready to add a beige sweater to your spring closet à la Stewart? Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 In one of the episodes, the wife of Prince Harry embraced high-low dressing in a Loro Piana sweater, which retails for around $1,325, paired with pleated pants courtesy of Zara. Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025 Wait until after five wears, if possible, before washing sweaters. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweater

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Sweater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweater. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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sweater

noun
sweat·​er ˈswet-ər How to pronounce sweater (audio)
1
: one that sweats or causes sweating
2
: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover

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