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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Starting today, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off the signature sweater vest worn in the film by Matthew Broderick, who starred as the teenage slacker Ferris. Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Using a current 10% tariff on goods from Vietnam, the price of a sweater and shoes would both rise about 8%. Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 5 June 2025 Combs, in an oversized cream sweater and khaki pants, had been extremely engaged with his defense team all day, passing notes and conferring with his lawyers. Adam Reiss, NBC news, 5 June 2025 Russell also pointed to the delay in the testing of the sweater and concerns mentioned about the chain of custody of the sweater. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 June 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 10 Jun. 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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