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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Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But the famous American Flag sweater from the brand’s 1989 collection is, indeed, still a hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s collection. Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 While Paltrow sported a strapless black gown from her label, Gwyn, her musician son wore a brown and black suede sweater with matching corduroy pants and shoes. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Quince is most famous for its high-quality sweaters that measure up to competitors in every way, but at a sliver of the price. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 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 5 Jul. 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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