knitwear

[nit-wair]

noun

1. clothing made of knitted knitted fabric.

knitwear

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛə /

noun

1. knitted clothes, esp sweaters

Word History and Origins

Origin of knitwear¹

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Example Sentences

Fair Isle - which is home to about 50 people - is famed for its knitwear as well as its wildlife and bird observatory.

From BBC

Lauren Parrish and Mandy West of St. John presented the Graduate Award to Patrick Taylor, whose whimsical knitwear brand is inspired by the designer’s vintage family photographs.

From Los Angeles Times

In a highly unusual move, Catherine pulled over her convoy to speak to three-year-old Lily-Rose, who had been crying out "hello princess" as the royal left a knitwear and sock making factory.

From BBC

“I thought that was lovely to do with knitwear and a softening of fabrics — using different flannels toward the 1940s and ’50s.”

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually Carroll met his boyfriend — online — and decided he was an artist, not a knitwear designer.

From New York Times