: bound together by intimate social or cultural ties or by close economic or political ties
close-knit families

Examples of close-knit in a Sentence

a close-knit family that constantly keeps in touch
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The stepmom/daughter relationship Zaya and Gabrielle share seems to be close-knit. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 May 2025 The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives. Air Mail, 3 May 2025 Leading this loud and lovingly close-knit multigenerational family is Suga Mama (Jo Marie Payton), the feisty grandma and matriarch. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025 The kids in the long run have remained close-knit. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024 The researchers analyzed stressors such as food insecurity, delays in medical care and living in a neighborhood that didn’t feel close-knit or safe. Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 Many Mennonite communities are close-knit and under-vaccinated, which may have contributed to the spread of measles among members of the community. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025 Leading this loud and lovingly close-knit multigenerational family is Suga Mama (Jo Marie Payton), the feisty grandma and matriarch. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025 In her new Prime Video documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion shares a close-knit look at her public triumphs and personal struggles behind the limelight. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of close-knit was in 1926

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“Close-knit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-knit. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

close-knit

adjective
ˈklō-ˈsnit
: bound together by feelings of very close association
a close-knit family
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