sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswe-tər 

1

: one that sweats or causes sweating

2

a

: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover

b

: a heavy jersey worn in ice hockey

Examples of sweater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, the relaxed fit transcends the seasons — wear baggy jeans with a tank top and sneakers now, then a sweater and boots come fall. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

The perfect size for a daypack, this backpack is large enough to fit a decent amount, such as a book, large headphones, a sweater, snacks and a water bottle, alongside your basic essentials like your wallet, phone and keys. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Buy Two, Get One Free offer on women’s sweaters and tops and men’s T-shirts. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

There are also cute graphic tees, crew sweaters and sweatshirts, plus a patchwork bomber jacket for an early-fall top layer. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sweater

• sweater girl
• sweater-vest

Rhymes for sweater

• better
• bettor
• debtor
• fetter
• getter
• letter
• netter
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• tetter
• vetter

Kids Definition

sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswet-ər 

1

: one that sweats or causes sweating

2

: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover