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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The company’s chairman, technology chief and top shareholder strutted onto the stage in a black sweater and jeans, waved to the analysts, licked his lips and sat down. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024 The $120 sweater gained viral fame after courtroom photos of Mangione circulated online. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 Our best finds include tailoring from The Row (2025 is going to be one seriously chic year!) and classic knitwear—Victoria Beckham’s take on the fisherman sweater and Bode’s lace-up pullover are both high on our list. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 In other words: Don't give the sweater your aunt gave you to your cousin. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 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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