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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In women’s wear, growth was led by performance and leisurewear, knitwear and nightwear. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 Since the acquisition, Maison Zilli — which already offered apparel, including denim (currently among the strongest categories), tailoring and knitwear, as well as accessories and leather goods — further expanded its collections. Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 The collection offers knitwear, activewear and streetwear styles like knitted V-neck crewneck sweaters, track suits, soccer jerseys, T-shirts and other styles. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 Utilitarian and whimsical, layering multi-colored knitwear in different contrasting shades (or in complementary pastels) is an easy yet elevated way to layer for winter, thanks to texture combinations when playing with the season's favorite fabric—suede. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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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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