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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Mango is a treasure trove of expensive-looking basics, and this half-zip sweater is no exception. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Made of a faux leather material with a breathable, loose fit to layer over thin tanks or even a thick sweater, this is the kind of elevated basic Aritzia shoppers crave. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Her cashmere sweaters and gorgeous sense of color are perfection. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 The white sweaters seemed to be having fun out there. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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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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