knitting

noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ How to pronounce knitting (audio)
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitting was in the 15th century

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

knitting

noun
knit·​ting
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits
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