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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Do so with Loulou de Saison’s roomy V-neck sweater in a slate gray, Toteme’s minimalist maxi skirt, and a pair of rich chocolatey brown sneakers, also from Toteme. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Apparel remains the core of Bing’s business, with Quinn blazers, Kate jeans, Luca jackets and Rosie sweaters among current bestsellers. Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 Wearing a bone gray button-down jacket and a sweater, the actor looks ready for the chill of a Budapest winter rather than the relentless Côte d’Azur sun. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025 Pair yours with jeans and sweaters for an effortless everyday uniform, or dress them up a bit with a pair of tights and a dress or skirt for a date night or happy hour. Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 4 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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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