twinset

American

[twin-set] / ˈtwɪnˌsɛt /

Or twin set

noun

a matching sleeveless or short-sleeved pullover sweater and cardigan sold to be worn together.

twinset British

/ ˈtwɪnˌsɛt /

noun

a matching jumper and cardigan

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Etymology

Origin of twinset

First recorded in 1935–40; twin ¹ ( def. ) + set ( def. ) (in the sense “collection of articles for use together”

Example Sentences

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But it's certain they wouldn't have their faces on a mug twinset on eBay: Prof Van-Tam's emblazoned with "JV Tea"; Whitty's with his apparent catchphrase: "Next slide please".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021

A soft mohair twinset featured repeating square patterns in a peacock blue that matched the trousers, a 1960s comfort look.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2020

You boil an egg in twinset and pearls.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 26, 2017

McLendon-Covey brings the house down when she finally trades in her pastel twinset for a skintight red minidress, then joins her new urban gal pals for a night carousing and lip-synching to 90s R&B hits.

From The Guardian • Jun. 19, 2014

A twinset and pearls indicates a certain conservatism.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2013

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