sweater

[swet-er]

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.

adjective

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

   sweater yarn; sweater fashions.

2. made like a sweater.

   a sweater dress.

sweater

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweater¹

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

Example Sentences

After a half-century in the business, she maintained her passion for fashion—sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, Scandinavian sweaters, Eileen Fisher sandals—but didn’t keep a large wardrobe.

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Static electricity -- the spark you feel when touching a doorknob or pulling on a sweater -- occurs when electrons build up and discharge suddenly upon contact with a conductor.

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After one of their first practices together, Bennett posted a photo of the pair in Panthers sweaters with a caption that summed up their mutual admiration.

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Products arriving earlier than normal are so-called core items, such as oxford shirts, polo tops and sweaters, rather than seasonal items, CFO Picicci said.

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Celeste reportedly left her home wearing gray pants, a black sweater, a hat and Hello Kitty sandals.

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Related Words

• sweatshirt