knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear
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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner may have the same taste in books, but their takes on warm winter knitwear couldn’t be more different. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 Founded in 2020, Agbobly is known for combining tradition and innovation to make vibrant knitwear and sculptural denim. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026 An elegant color that, this time, won't be appearing in coats or knitwear, but rather in accessories. Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026 This is especially true in winter, when the brand introduces many cute knitwear pieces, such as trendy cardigans and the triangle scarf everyone will be wearing this season. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitwear was in 1926

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“Knitwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitwear. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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knitwear

noun
knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: knitted clothing
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