knitwear

American

[nit-wair] / ˈnɪtˌwɛər /

noun

clothing made of knitted knitted fabric.

knitwear British

/ ˈnɪtˌwɛə /

noun

knitted clothes, esp sweaters

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Etymology

Origin of knitwear

First recorded in 1920–25; knit + wear

Example Sentences

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By the 1980s tiny Mauritius, with a population of approximately one million, became the third-largest exporter of woolen knitwear in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

The winning bid came from a family business that specializes in premium cashmere knitwear.

From The Wall Street Journal

The outfits worn by Traitor Stephen - including knitwear, a jumpsuit and tucked-in shirts - were the focus of many of these articles and social media posts.

From BBC

For at least one Spurs supporter, external, the knitwear was most useful for shielding their eyes from another dismal display by their team.

From BBC

“The baker, the baker!” the children yelled, and ran around frantically dressing themselves in knitwear from head to toe.

From Literature

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