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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Particularly, Ellis showcased oversized, unconstructed looks which were layered with natural fibers; sweaters and knitwear are also a major part of the brand’s codes. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026 Rubato’s Explorer rollneck is a throwback to an era before technical clothing, when mountaineers and Arctic pioneers had to rely on knitwear. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 With food items such as maple syrup, bread, wine, and fresh produce, this Main Street market also offers a full selection of artisan goods such as jewelry, knitwear, pottery, and candles. Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 Tetiana Abramova, 61, is a founder of the Rito Group, a clothing company that has been producing designer knitwear for men and women since 1991, the year Ukraine became independent. Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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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