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

Cakulo Oversized Chunky Cable-Knit Sweater Nothing says fall quite like a chunky knit sweater, and this versatile crewneck is perfect for a chilly day. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

Wear it with trousers and loafers for your 9-to-5, cinch it at the waist with a belt and knee-high boots for evenings out, or layer a sweater vest on top for a preppy twist. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025

Merokeety Long‑Sleeve Cardigan Sweater There’s not much that’s comfier than slipping into an oversized sweater in the fall, and this cardigan is no exception. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

Donegal sweaters made from merino wool from Ireland, herringbone sack suits, plaid cashmere CPO overshirts and pinstripe Oxford shirts complement the graphic Ts, classic hoodies and five-pocket jeans. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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