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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Keep scrolling to shop more wide-leg jeans, black sweaters, and boots inspired by Emma Stone below. Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The start of November brings cozy sweaters, shorter days, and a reminder to switch gears to all things festive including Christmas markets. Miriam Porter, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Looking elegantly windblown in a sweater, her mass of hair cascading like the precious garland of some Irish deity, Farrow has a tendency to trail off in conversation. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Sophie Turner wears a mohair sweater with jeans and loafers in March 2023. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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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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