knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer 

: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear

Recent Examples on the Web

Chinos, jersey and knitwear and outerwear are no longer outliers to tailoring but part and parcel of men’s desire to dress more smartly. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 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

Celebrities including Zoe Kravitz, along with stylists and fashion insiders, are wearing tennis necklaces with everything from denim and knitwear to casual tailoring, proving that this once-formal jewel can be surprisingly everyday. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 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