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 for def. 2; 1880–85 sweater for def. 1; sweat + -er ¹

Example Sentences

But Bay Area residents could be disappointed by the incoming sweater weather, after shivering through their coldest summer in decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Perennially tan with silver hair, deep blue eyes and a body-sculpted physique, he dressed in fitted T-shirts or pullover sweaters more often than a shirt and tie.

From Los Angeles Times

Swift rocked a denim miniskirt, according to People, with a white sweater, white boots, green nails and, oh yes, that massive engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times

They carried bags of medication and sweaters for detained loved ones, because they’d heard it was cold inside.

From Los Angeles Times

She used the sleeve of her black sweater to wipe away tears.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sweatshirt