knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear
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Shrug sweaters—essentially cropped cardigans covering the shoulders and arms—have become a knitwear favorite to bridge the gap between seasons and add versatility to outfits. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 The Birds collection—particularly its translucent cling film dress—and experimenting with compression and distortion through sculptural knitwear, sharply angular silhouettes, and shoes inspired by horses and goats. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 Alpaca Wool-blend Cardigan Sweater Surprised to find knitwear at Lululemon? Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024 The unit, located on Corso Como 11, opposite the famed 10 Corso Como retail emporium, covers 753 square feet and displays the new offer, which encompasses activewear, loungewear and knitwear, in addition to the core swimwear and lingerie categories. Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knitwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitwear was in 1926

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“Knitwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitwear. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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knitwear

noun
knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: knitted clothing
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