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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Core categories such as the classic Supima cotton T-shirt, the Riviera polo shirt made famous by Daniel Craig’s James Bond, and the boxer short — famously worn in a 1985 Levi’s ad — now anchor a broader offering that includes shirting, outerwear and knitwear. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025 Lillusory 2-piece Knit Lounge Set With sweater weather in full swing, there’s no better time to upgrade your knitwear—and this Lillusory lounge set is the perfect place to start. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 The Balloon Pant For fall and winter, styling the balloon pant will prove to be a thoughtless process—wear them with oversized knitwear, black ballet flats, or scarf coats. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 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 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 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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