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 January, Princess Kate visited a knitwear factory in South Wales to see the other end of the process, where creations are manufactured. Simon Perry, People.com, 13 May 2025 Taking inspiration from the beauty of conservatories and greenhouses at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Liu incorporated enchanting architecture and floral cues into an elegant knitwear look. Essence, 9 May 2025 Defying fashion startup odds — two former bloggers transformed influencer savvy into a luxury knitwear brand now stocked at some of fashion’s top landmark retail establishments. Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Knitwear This one may sound weird, but hear me out: knitwear works for summer too. Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 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 25 May. 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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