Definition of sweater Sweater

/swɛˈtɚ/ - [sweter] - sweat•er

We found 13 definitions of sweater from 6 different sources.

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British English

jumper - /d‍ʒˈʌmpɐ/

American English

sweater - /swɛˈtɚ/

What does sweater mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: sweaters

sweater - a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
  jumper
  garment an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
  britain, u.k., uk, united kingdom, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, great britain a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
  cardigan slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail
  neckband a band around the collar of a garment
  neckline the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck
  pullover, slipover a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
sweater - a person who perspires
  perspirer
  mortal, somebody, someone, individual, person, soul a single organism
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sweater (n.)
    One who sweats.
  • sweater (n.)
    One who, or that which, causes to sweat
  • sweater (n.)
    A sudorific.
  • sweater (n.)
    A woolen jacket or jersey worn by athletes.
  • sweater (n.)
    An employer who oppresses his workmen by paying low wages.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • sweater
    A thick, warm piece of clothing with long sleeves which is put on over the head.

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  • A sweater is a piece of clothing worn on the upper body to keep the person warm. Sweaters are usually knitted or crocheted. Other names for sweaters are pullover, jersey, or jumper.

    Sweaters that open in the front are often called "cardigans". Sweaters without sleeves are often called "vests".

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