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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Jeans and tops account for 18 percent, respectively, followed by dresses, knitwear, shorts and skirts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026 The group still owns Austrian skinwear specialist Wolford, Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi, and American knitwear brand St John. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026 Gigi Hadid promoted her knitwear label Guest in Residence on Instagram today. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Zegna linen coat, price upon request; Cesare Attolini cotton knitwear, $1,100, linen, wool, silk, and elastane Sartorial jacket, $3,850, and trousers, $2,450. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

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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 Apr. 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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