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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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The streamlined shape works with jeans and coats to midi skirts and sweater dresses — an ideal blend of function and style. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 Pair your sweater with a high-quality T-shirt underneath for that cool, effortless touch that also works double duty in your suitcase. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025 Swift's annual holiday merch drop hits her site with frosted windows, sweaters and Swiftmas staples. Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025 Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 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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