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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From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 The fashionable bottoms can be worn in-flight with a cozy sweater or out and about with a simple tank and a cropped jacket. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 Barclay in her own sweater from 2006, left; and, right, in the new collection from Hollister. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025 Swift sits next to Kelce and compliments his light blue sweater. Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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