mitten

[mit-n]

noun

1. a hand covering enclosing the four fingers together and the thumb separately.

2. mitt.

mitten

/ ˈmɪtən /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: mitt. a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers

2. slang,  a boxing glove

Other Word Forms

• mittenlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitten¹

1350–1400; Middle English miteyn < Middle French, Old French mitaine, equivalent to mite mitten (< ?) + -aine -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitten¹

C14: from Old French mitaine, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

We used special grated mittens to wipe the mixture off of our bodies in the private zen garden, then rinsed off in the shower.

From Los Angeles Times

Jean mentions Les in the letter who she said gave her the address for her sweetheart, as well as Joan who was knitting her mittens for her Christmas present.

From BBC

In 2020, independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stole the show with his utilitarian coat and patterned mittens - a gift from a constituent - that went viral for their contrast to a day of pomp and circumstance.

From BBC

You should keep your baby's head warm when going outside, and use mittens or gloves to stop heat loss.

From BBC

He was told to buy a warm jacket, get mittens and thermal underwear.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mitt