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 fordef 2; 1880–85 sweater fordef 1; sweat + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He was last seen in a green and blue sweater and black pants.

From Los Angeles Times

My school uniform sweater suddenly bunched in ways that felt like a personal attack.

From Salon

The Kelces announced a fourth child was on the way in November, when Kylie Kelce posted a picture of their first three daughters in pink “Big Sister” sweaters, reacting to the news.

From Los Angeles Times

The magazine reported her pregnancy after she was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a T-shirt and sweater “with her baby bump just visible.”

From Los Angeles Times

He was waiting at the cross walk with his back facing me wearing an off-white mohair sweater.

From Salon

Related Words

• sweatshirt