knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer 

: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of adding Wu-Tang branding to G-Star products, G-Star’s signature washes and silhouettes will be reworked with Wu-Tang detailing, alongside outerwear and knitwear. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Adding a preppy cardigan over a white tee and a pair of jeans is a foolproof formula that always works, but the sartorial possibilities of this breed of knitwear go far beyond that. — Camille Freestone, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Prepare Your Delicates Place delicate items like bras, stockings, and fine knitwear in zippered mesh bags. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Banana Republic has wardrobe essentials up to 40% off, including knitwear, trousers, and a pair of buttery soft suede loafers—the ideal transitional shoes. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 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