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

The colorful stripes in this sweater set will bring some brightness into fall. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Pull on your favorite sweater, grab your hot beverage of choice, and get ready to admire all the autumnal beauty at these US destinations that offer the perfect combo of fabulous foliage, outdoor adventure, fall festivals and events. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Complete the Look Caviar Dinner Party Outfit Ryan’s monochromatic dinner party look is effortlessly elegant, not to mention its standout piece — a mock neck sweater — is a reliable base layer for fall. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

That means cool-weather tops, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, fall denim. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 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