knitwear

[ nit-wair ]

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛər /

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noun

clothing made of knitted fabric.

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Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Words nearby knitwear

knish, knit, knitted, knitting, knitting needle, knitwear, knives, knob, knobble, knobbling roll, knobbly

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How to use knitwear in a sentence

Glemaud recently debuted his SS22 collection at NYFW and it was full of relaxed knitwear, cutouts, and a vibrant color palette.
Victor Glemaud’s Target Collection Will Be Available This Weekend|Blake Newby|September 23, 2021|Essence.com
Francisco Costa delivered a similar performance at Calvin Klein, presenting a collection that was 85% knitwear.
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, & Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week|Erin Cunningham|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond the knitwear, colors radiated in the collection mostly through outerwear.
Fashion Week Dispatch: Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Alexander Wang|Erin Cunningham|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The founder and patriarch of the Italian knitwear brand passed away at his home in Italy on Thursday.
Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92|Isabel Wilkinson|May 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Ottavio Missoni, who founded the Italian knitwear company with his wife in 1952, died on Thursday at 92.
Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92|Isabel Wilkinson|May 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Footwear aside, the silhouettes were great and we loved the way the knitwear was layered.
Stella McCartney's Family Affair|Alice Cavanagh|March 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Production of textiles and footwear grew by more than half, and that of knitwear more than doubled.
Area Handbook for Albania|Eugene K. Keefe

British Dictionary definitions for knitwear

knitwear

/ (ˈnɪtˌwɛə) /

noun

knitted clothes, esp sweaters

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