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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Copy the queen of the reaction image by wearing it as a standalone top with jeans, or layer it over T-shirts and sweaters for extra warmth. Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Layer it over a turtleneck come winter, or wear it with a simple sweater during the fall. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024 Today, the collection includes everything from shirts and sweaters to dresses and jumpsuits in solids and patterns for women as well as a collection called Homme Plissé for men that is also centered around pleats. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 There’s the implication that the receiver is in dire straits and perhaps needs the cash more than, say, a cashmere sweater. Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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