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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Meanwhile, his wife went chic in a heather gray sweater dress, with a matching coat and a pair of black, thigh-high boots. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 On top a classic crewneck sweater, with a handsome yet simple coat topping it all off. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 Universal Thread Boat Neck Openwork Pullover Sweater Enjoy breezy spring temperatures in style with this timeless knitted sweater from Target. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 Certain ideas — a sweater made of flyaway feathers, a gradient that molted into florals around the collar and dresses with untamed bows — hinted at a greater whimsy lying somewhere below the surface. Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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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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