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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Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls are just as nostalgic as your favorite family member's oversized sweaters. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 The Rangers also have 22 other wearable and collectible giveaway dates scheduled with items ranging from the bloody Ryan jersey and a hockey sweater (May 25) to a Rangers Captain plushy key chain (June 5) and a global soccer scarf as a tribute to the World Cup (July 5). Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 This kind of velvety textures go great with warm sweaters. Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026 The Braves Closet offers items including women’s blouses, men’s polo shirts, pants, sweaters, sweat shirts, warm jackets, shoes, as well as new socks, underwear and backpacks. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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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