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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The designer was also among the first to adorn a sweater with a flag. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Layer with a sweater and boots come fall, or keep it breezy with sandals in summer. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 On one occasion, King instructed a female employee to remove her sweater, which was covering a V-neck blouse, according to the indictment. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 The slim fit style hugs your body comfortably and lays flat under clothing for all-day freshness under tops, sweaters, blazers, button-downs and more. ABC News, 11 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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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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