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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The biggest tell that Zendaya was the 28-year-old actor's five-carat engagement ring, which really popped against her butter yellow knitwear and matching button-up shirt. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025 Open constructions mimic the look of lace in men’s and women’s knitwear and unisex staples like polos. Capelet coats for women update the basic trench coat in cotton canvas and lightweight twills. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025 At the Chicago show, Farrington said the team will be looking for casualwear, contemporary brands and knitwear. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025 He’s always worked at the intersection of technique and texture, using knitwear as a vehicle for both structure and softness. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 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 21 Aug. 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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