mitten

noun

mit·​ten ˈmi-tᵊn 

1

: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only

2

: mitt sense 1a

mittened

ˈmi-tᵊnd 

adjective

Examples of mitten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Charland said that Richard Hale’s two daughters also were weaving and sewing and sending mittens and socks to the soldiers. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Breathable fleece, adjustable drawcords, and seamless stroller handlebar attachments take center stage in these chic mittens for temperatures as low as 14°F. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Sassafras, present in southern Michigan, vary from yellow to deep red in the fall and can have three-lobed or mitten-shaped leaves. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The hat, printed with a design of hearts and butterflies, comes in a set with mittens and a bib for $60. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for mitten

• bitten
• briton
• chiton
• gittin
• kitten
• smitten
• whitten
• written
• handwritten
• honiton
• rewritten
• typewritten

Kids Definition

mitten

noun

mit·​ten ˈmit-ᵊn 

: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only

mittened

ˈmit-ᵊnd 

adjective