sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswe-tər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

The canvas jackets, cotton sweaters and more add timeless elevation to your athleisure wardrobe. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

But so far this year, visitors are trading their sweaters for shorts and tank tops as summer-like temperatures continue across Northern California. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sweater

• sweater girl
• sweater-vest

Rhymes for sweater

• better
• bettor
• debtor
• fetter
• getter
• letter
• netter
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• tetter
• vetter

Kids Definition

sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswet-ər 

1

: one that sweats or causes sweating

2

: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover