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knitwear

American

[nit-wair] / ˈnɪtˌwɛər /

noun

clothing made of knitted fabric.

knitwear British

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛə /

noun

knitted clothes, esp sweaters

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Etymology

Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

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knitwear

She’s in a navy sweater; I’m starting to envy her knitwear.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

Fair Isle lies half way between Orkney and Shetland and is famed for its knitwear and as a haven for thousands of seabirds.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026

There was plenty of inspiration for fashionistas at Stella McCartney's show, including colourful knitwear and crocheted tank tops - but it was the horses that stole the show.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

The 66-pound robot wears a sweater-like onesie, because nothing says “I’m harmless” like cozy knitwear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

“The baker, the baker!” the children yelled, and ran around frantically dressing themselves in knitwear from head to toe.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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