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

So many colors are marked down under $20 right now, so stock up to wear this tee solo now then layer under sweaters and jackets come fall. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Pink-and-white sweater + pink pants Among the trending pieces for fall 2026 are pink pants. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

This relaxed-but-polished organic cotton sweater has a classic crew neckline and ribbed trimming to elevate the look. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

The linen material is lightweight for sweaty summer days but looks just as cute with a denim jacket or sweater layered on top for fall. — Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 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