knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear
Recent Examples on the Web Here is a list of things Meghan Markle likes: camel coats, beige knitwear, cream trouser suits, khaki pencil skirts and tan court shoes. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 The collection will feature pieces that have modern twists on feminine dresses, knitwear, and accessories. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024 Here is a list of things Meghan Markle likes: camel coats, beige knitwear, cream trouser suits, khaki pencil skirts, and tan court shoes. Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024 The collection features reinventions of the brand’s iconic polo shirts, knitwear and varsity jackets, all in hues of red, white and blue. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 Both halves of the power couple have lots to be proud of: Hadid has her luxury knitwear brand, Guest In Residence, and Cooper is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in Maestro. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 This season, the designer is aiming to further expand the understanding of her brand’s language even beyond knitwear. Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 The carousel also featured two photos of the family of four posing together, with one showing them dressed in matching cream knitwear. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Not so with 525, the celebrity favorite knitwear brand which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024

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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 17 Apr. 2024.

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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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