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twinset

American  
[twin-set] / ˈtwɪnˌsɛt /
Or twin set

noun

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


twinset British  
/ ˈtwɪnˌsɛt /

noun

  1. a matching jumper and cardigan

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Leoni, 38, reinvents the 1990s sheath dress-jacket twinset combo with a plisse dress that falls into jagged hem, worn with a pleated cape, all in an elegant tan.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2022

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

They dress in twinset sweaters and wear saddle shoes and bright red lipstick.

From Slate • May 3, 2017

You boil an egg in twinset and pearls.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 26, 2017

I saw a woman in her 40s wearing raspberry jeans, a twinset and stilettos in rush hour this morning.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2011

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