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

Examples of sweater in a Sentence

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Ofeefan Long-Sleeve A-Line Ribbed-Knit Mini Dress This mini sweater dress would look cute with a cropped leather jacket and coordinating knee-high boots. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 Layer it over a short-sleeve tee for warmer days or a turtleneck or sweater when the temperature drops more. Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 These are the fall favorites associated with sweater weather, pumpkin everything, apple cider and falling leaves. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 For a cozy, preppy look for fall, for example, pair your favorite brown riding boots with black leggings or skinny jeans and a sweater. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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