sweater

noun
UK: /ˈswetər/
US: /ˈswɛtər/

  1. A knitted piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn on the upper body.

    1. I need a sweater because it's cold today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a cozy sweater to the library, feeling comfortable as she studied. [ ] [ ]

  2. A similar garment made of fleece or other material, often worn for warmth.

    1. He put on a fleece sweater to walk the dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team wore matching sweaters with the company logo during the charity event. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jumper pullover cardigan

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sweater" in English means: A knitted piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn on the upper body., A similar garment made of fleece or other material, often worn for warmth..

The phonetic transcription of "sweater" is /ˈswetər/ in British English and /ˈswɛtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sweater": jumper, pullover, cardigan.

Example usage of "sweater": "I need a sweater because it's cold today.". More examples on the page.