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.

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twinset British  

/ ˈtwɪnˌsɛt /

noun

1. 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

Adding color, was a series in pink, including a Chanel-like twinset—but made with towel material.

From Reuters

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

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

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

From Seattle Times

A new-style twinset with a caption-friendly compound moniker, Katie Holmes’s Khaite cashmere bra-and-cardie combination became the first cardigan to go viral when an obliging paparazzi caught the moment it slipped off her shoulder just the right amount as she lifted her arm to hail a taxi.

From The Guardian