sweaterdress

noun

sweat·​er·​dress ˈswe-tər-ˌdres How to pronounce sweaterdress (audio)
: a knitted or crocheted dress

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Like the other cardigan in your closet, a sweaterdress in the classic silhouette packs a lot of punch. Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2021 This ribbed sweaterdress that, frankly, doesn’t make any sense given the heat on the East coast right now. Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021 Lead image: Moschino Couture sweaterdress Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2017

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First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweaterdress was in 1952

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“Sweaterdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweaterdress. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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