knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer 

: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear

Recent Examples on the Web

The collection draws its inspiration from Québec’s landscapes and spans knitwear, layering pieces and ready-to-wear. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

As Kee’s graphics became too detailed and elaborate to realise in knitwear alone, Bellotti—who had long worked with designers including Giorgio Armani and Lagerfeld—was the perfect partner for transferring those designs into print. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

At The Key, on the approach to Te Anau, Davaar sells knitwear (that has a cult following) made from wool grown on the family’s working sheep station, Davaar Station. — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for knitwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: knitted clothing