knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer 

: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear

Recent Examples on the Web

Rainwear was introduced in 2015, knitwear in 2017, and windwear in 2020. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Boots, knitwear, leather jackets, fires going at home, long Sunday lunches. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Known for his namesake knitwear brand, Zankov highlighted animal prints on von Furstenberg’s signature wrap designs, while incorporating sheer blouses and dresses along with fluid suiting. — ABC 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

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