mitten

noun

mit·​ten ˈmi-tᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
1
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
2
mittened adjective

Examples of mitten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Christensen and more than 100 volunteers visited four parks — two in Saint Paul and two in Minneapolis — and distributed 535 bags full of scarves, hats, mittens and other winter wear. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024 Beside sweaters, puffer coats, mittens and hats, scarves are another way to keep yourself warm during the chilly months. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024 Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing as well as hats, mittens and blankets. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 12 Jan. 2024 Central and West Michigan The rest of the mitten is under a winter storm warning; apart from strong wind gusts up to 50 mph, central Michigan got up to 3.5 inches of snow and west Michigan saw up to 6 inches of snow by early evening Friday. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Jan. 2024 Don’t forget a headband or hat and gloves or mittens. Maria L. La Ganga, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Have a winter weather kit in your car with extra blankets, hats and mittens. Journal Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2024 The Dolphins fell to No. 6 in the AFC and now have to pack the parkas and mittens for a trip to visit the Chiefs. Tim Reynolds, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 Add a turtleneck or sweater, warm socks, and accessories such as a scarf, waterproof mittens, and hat to complete your child’s outdoor outfit. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mitten was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitten. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mitten

noun
mit·​ten ˈmit-ᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
mittened adjective

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