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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Somewhere between a sweater and a scarf, a cape is a breezy and versatile piece ideally suited to the volatile forecasts of the city’s humid subtropical climate. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Thankfully, Amazon has a petite fashion section that’s chock-full of comfy matching sets, sweaters, lounge pants, and sweatshirts from brands like Gap, Cosabella, and Lands’ End. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 On top of providing a little more warmth on frigid days, oversized sweaters and trousers are also especially on-trend right now. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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