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 sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

This cozy sweater dress makes looking put together and feeling comfortable effortless. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

Dressed in a light-colored crew-neck sweater layered over a white-collared shirt, Combs greeted his legal team with hugs and handshakes before acknowledging family members seated in the gallery. —Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Inspired by oversized, ‘90s grunge, it can be layered over T-shirts, flannels, dresses, long-sleeves, skirts, sweaters, and more. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025

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
• petar
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• tetter

Kids Definition

sweater

noun

sweat·​er ˈswet-ər 

1

: one that sweats or causes sweating

2

: a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover