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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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Best Women’s Top & Sweatshirt Deals Cozy Earth excels at crafting luxe loungewear and knitwear that’s suitable for relaxing at home, traveling, and everything in between. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 Fall and winter fashion is all about mastering the art of layering — a task that can be made easier by stocking up on quality knitwear. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Scoop up classics, like their simple cashmere knitwear, to something more standout for holiday dressing and beyond. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025 Some of that growth has been fueled by partnerships such as the one OCA inked with textile manufacturer and knitwear exporter Kay & Emms Global, which has worked to promote organic cotton production in Pakistan through an initiative with Pakistan’s Rural Business Development Center. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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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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