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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Elordi kept things fairly casual with his outfit, choosing a gray sweater, black slacks, and a pair of black loafers. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 Men’s Soft Jersey Half-zip Pullover $98 $49 at Lululemon This half-zip pullover’s review section is filled with shoppers who have shared their personal accounts of traveling, golfing, and working in this sweater. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025 That’s him in the Technicolor fuzzy sweater and hypebeast pants walking for Eckhaus Latta in the fall of 2023. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025 Wear the classic bottoms with a sweater and sneakers for brunch with friends or dress them up with a blazer and loafers if you’re headed to the office. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Feb. 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 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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