mitten

noun

mit·​ten ˈmi-tᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
1
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
2
mittened adjective

Examples of mitten in a Sentence

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Car snow cleaning tips Wear gloves or mittens (preferably waterproof) to limit discomfort. Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 As the snow fell around them, a beaming Frances could be seen matching her furry jacket with a pair of matching fluffy earmuffs and mittens. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 Tough Outdoors Adult Ski Mittens For the coldest days, insulated mittens are a good idea. Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 In addition, the weather service is advising people to wear hats, gloves or mittens, and consider face coverings. Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mitten

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mitten was in the 14th century

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“Mitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitten. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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mitten

noun
mit·​ten ˈmit-ᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
mittened adjective

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