sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswe-tər How to pronounce sweater (audio)
1
: one that sweats or causes sweating
2
a
: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover
b
: a heavy jersey worn in ice hockey

Examples of sweater in a Sentence

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The young girl was found wearing a pink coat, a pink sweater with hearts, pink Minnie Mouse pants, and Hello Kitty shoes. Darius Johnson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Also, Minnesota State Mankato defenseman Evan Murr will use his final season of college eligibility in a Gophers sweater. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026 But there’s also forest creatures wearing sweaters and apples with sparkles on them. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 Cropped specifically for shorter heights, this sweater bridges the gap between the classic oversized boyfriend style and a put-together shorter length. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweater

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweater was in the 15th century

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“Sweater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweater. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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sweater

noun
sweat·​er ˈswet-ər How to pronounce sweater (audio)
1
: one that sweats or causes sweating
2
: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover

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