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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Pair them with your favorite baby tee or oversized sweater, or dress them up with a going-out top for a casual, but cool, weekend look. Emma Greene, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Cue the sage cashmere blazer jacket or a handsome double-breasted suit in mauve, which was paired with a matching mouliné cashmere crewneck sweater and layered with a dove gray wool coat in a look that is sure to stand out for all the right reasons. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 This will save you space on extra layers like turtlenecks or bulky mockneck sweaters. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026 Below, shop similar sweaters inspired by the comedian’s style at Amazon starting at just $14. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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