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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Sant’ Angelo, an avant garde designer, was best known for his bohemian styles and inventive knitwear. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 Amy Poehler is dominating the podcasting and cozy knitwear games right now. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Ahead, shop knitwear sets inspired by Meghan Markle and Oprah, starting at $40. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 Factors such as political unrest and the threat of economic recessions have caused menswear designers and buyers to place their proverbial chips on safer, more commercially viable options, such as outerwear, knitwear and more traditional pieces. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 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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