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

Examples of sweater in a Sentence

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One person loves them for storing their seasonal sweaters. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 July 2025 The child was last seen wearing a white shirt, pink jacket, pink sweater, light-colored shorts, and white shoes. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 There are classic hats, weathered crewnecks, V-neck sweaters, swimwear and sandals, among other designs. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 Clothing made of wool and wool blends can be damaged by clothes moths, which will eat holes right through your favorite sweaters. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 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 29 Jul. 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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