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

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Did Mitch Marner and John Tavares play their last games in Toronto Maple Leafs sweaters? Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 May 2025 The One Day at a Time alum was wearing a tan sweater and black pants with brown over-the-knee boots. Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 May 2025 Under questioning from the prosecution this morning and with Combs seated nearby in his courtroom sweater and button-down look, the Ventura matriarch explained her response came after her daughter alarmingly emailed her just before Christmas 2011. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 May 2025 Think of it as the shampoo equivalent of a cashmere sweater: soft, protective, and kind to sensitive types. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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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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