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

Find it on Amazon Layer Up Stylishly with This Zip Sweater Achieve an effortlessly cool look with this sweater, a perfect blend of style and comfort. —Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023

The singer’s fragrance collection will be followed by a drop of knit sweaters (the Swan version seen on Styles, above), which will available to shop on December 1 on Pleasing’s website. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023

Summer clothes are on final sale, while more seasonal picks (like fall sweaters and puffer jackets) are just starting to be marked down. —Jake Smith, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2023

All of the storage organizers were opened and filled with real sweaters, clothing, bedding, and shoes neatly folded. —Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023

In the image, Slater and Grande are all smiles — the former is clad in a striped white sweater, while the latter is in a gray sweater. —Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023

And for the cold months, layer this underneath a lightweight sweater for off-the-court coffee or drinks. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023

The blonde singer styled a pair of gray wide-leg pants with brown leather heeled loafers and socks, topping the look off with an orange and brown argyle Gucci sweater as the pièce de résistance. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2023

But sneakers and a sweater would be just as sartorial and winter-ready. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sweater

• sweater girl
• sweater-vest

• sweater girl
• sweater-vest

Kids Definition

sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswet-ər 

1

: one that sweats or causes sweating

2

: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover