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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This chunky pullover is a best-seller at Amazon with more than 7,000 sweaters purchased this month. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 Wear it open with leggings and sneakers for travel days or belted over a sweater and jeans for a city-chic look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 Wear it over T-shirts, flannels, dresses, long-sleeves, skirts, sweaters, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025 Fashion in a way is the same thing [gesturing toward a nearby sweater]. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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