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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Made in Italy Fund II investments have ranged from sneaker brand Autry and Filippo De Laurentiis, specialized in high-end knitwear, to French brand Sessùn. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025 Mondi Another German brand founded in the ’60s, Mondi’s knitwear and sportswear found a fan in Princess Diana and other British royals. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 Fair Isle typically appears on knitwear or scarves, but Edinburgh’s Walker Slater puts it at your fingertips in the case of its Donleavy glove. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025 Score the exact Reformation sweater she’s seen wearing while playing the piano just in time for prime knitwear season. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 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 22 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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