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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Streetwear brand Stone Island is maturing with the times, moving into more tailored outerwear and knitwear. Lily Templeton, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 The primary fabrics used were Irish tweed, selected from Magee of Ireland and Harris of Scotland (hinting at some of Chanel’s early tweed jackets), silk and traditional Irish knitwear and wool hosiery. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 The collection featured romantic satin dresses, denim, plaid sets, knitwear and outerwear — all with a comfortable, cottage-core vibe perfect for country fans and stylish dressers alike. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The boutique also carried its own range of cashmere knitwear and shoes — the remnants of which are largely scattered across the wardrobes of extended family. Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 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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