knitwear

noun

knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwer How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
: knitted clothing

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear
Recent Examples on the Web Both halves of the power couple have lots to be proud of: Hadid has her luxury knitwear brand, Guest In Residence, and Cooper is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in Maestro. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 This season, the designer is aiming to further expand the understanding of her brand’s language even beyond knitwear. Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 The carousel also featured two photos of the family of four posing together, with one showing them dressed in matching cream knitwear. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Not so with 525, the celebrity favorite knitwear brand which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 Her long-term goal is to become a full-time knitwear designer and further her career in fashion. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Lynch upcycled outerwear from the past collections by the Italian sportswear label, reimagining silhouettes and adding layers of knitwear. Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 Yet Luxurious Knitwear No capsule wardrobe is complete without a roster of lightweight yet luxurious knitwear–and ladylike dressing is no different. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 Reflecting the hip-hop heavyweight’s own wardrobe, the line comprises collegiate knitwear, preppy blousons, dandy-esque shirts, and classic chinos. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knitwear was in 1926

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“Knitwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitwear. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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knitwear

noun
knit·​wear ˈnit-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce knitwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: knitted clothing
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