knitwear

[ nit-wair ]

noun

1. clothing made of knitted knitted fabric.

knitwear

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛə /

noun

1. knitted clothes, esp sweaters

Word History and Origins

Origin of knitwear¹

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Example Sentences

“I thought that was lovely to do with knitwear and a softening of fabrics — using different flannels toward the 1940s and ’50s.”

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually Carroll met his boyfriend — online — and decided he was an artist, not a knitwear designer.

From New York Times

The most famous pattern, the aristocratic "Duke" design, named after the Dukes of Queensberry and later Buccleuch, may also have raised the knitwear's profile.

From BBC

Right now, I really love football jerseys and knitwear.

From Los Angeles Times

“I started to realize that even without him, I still loved the house,” said Martin, 37, a knitwear designer in Cincinnati.

From Seattle Times