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Added 9 October 2026

sweater

/ˈswɛtə/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sweater at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.
A similar garment worn for warmth.
One who sweats (produces sweat).

verb

To dress in a sweater.

Origin

From Middle English swētere, equivalent to sweat + -er.

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