sweater

American  

[swet-er] / ˈswɛt ər /

noun

1. a knitted jacket or jersey, in pullover or cardigan style, with or without sleeves.

2. a person or thing that sweats.

3. an employer who underpays and overworks employees.

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adjective

1. of, for, or pertaining to a sweater.

   sweater yarn; sweater fashions.

2. made like a sweater.

   a sweater dress.

sweater British  

/ ˈswɛtə /

noun

1. 1. a garment made of knitted or crocheted material covering the upper part of the body, esp a heavy one worn for warmth

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sweater dress

2. a person or thing that sweats

3. an employer who overworks and underpays his employees

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Etymology

Origin of sweater

1520–30 sweater for def. 2; 1880–85 sweater for def. 1; sweat + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I had plenty to put under the tree for each kid, but all I had for my husband was an out-of-season sweater and a new bathmat.

From The Wall Street Journal

I wore his Fila blue sweater with the F logo prominent and all the guys at school wanted to cop it.

From Los Angeles Times

William, dressed in a dark blue knee-length coat and cashmere sweater, stepped out and worked the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s OK. I have a sweater. Thanks, though.”

From Literature

Behind her stood a man in a white sweater and shorts.

From Literature