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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This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026 Consider this your sign to embrace the wisdom that comes with age (and good knitwear). Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 Under her fastidious eye, Hermès became known for more than silk scarves and Birkins, establishing itself as a purveyor of outerwear, leatherwear, knitwear, and shirting. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 Sant’ Angelo, an avant garde designer, was best known for his bohemian styles and inventive knitwear. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 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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