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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After starring in a Maybelline photo shoot on September 15, the 30-year-old Hadid sister was seen trading her structured denim jumpsuit for a taupe cashmere coverall by her own knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, which retails for $1,095. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025 As fall settles in, knitwear returns as the ultimate layering essential for transitional fashion. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Pauline Dujancourt, a womenswear designer also specializing in knitwear, was also inspired by the symbolism of birds. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 Rails continues to be known for its shirts, but the brand also offers dresses, pants, shorts, outerwear, knitwear, denim and blazers. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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