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sweater Definition

sweater (swet′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that sweats, esp. to excess
  2. a knitted or crocheted outer garment for the upper part of the body, with or without sleeves, styled as either a pullover or a jacket

sweater Synonyms

sweater

n.

Types of sweaters include: coat, Norwegian, Fair Isle, Aran Isle, twin set, evening, sport, ski, cashmere, wool, cotton, fisherman's, long-sleeved, short-sleeved, barrel, sleeveless, crew neck, v-neck, turtleneck; pullover, cardigan;

sweater Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • knit: Have you ever desired a hand knitted sweater, for the cold winter months?
  • wear: Living in Texas, I couldn't count on snow, or even being able to wear a sweater.
  • bring: Whatever the time of year, it's always fresher in the hilly interior - bring a sweater.
  • match: Hats, scarves and backpacks that matched the striped sweaters completed the look.

Preposition: for

evening: Just plenty of swimwear, casual holiday clothes and a sweater for the evenings.

Adjective modifier

  • polo-neck: Someone should buy that woman a nice, Marks and Sparks polo-neck sweater.
  • turtleneck: With his black turtleneck sweater, black pants, black boots, and black sunglasses, he seemed cloaked in death.
  • V-necked: Black round neck or V-necked sweater or black cardigan.
  • woolen: Thin woolen sweater or warm fleece top ( not cotton ).
  • striped: Hats, scarves and backpacks that matched the striped sweaters completed the look.
  • chunky: He wears a thick, chunky blue sweater with a shirt collar just peeping over the top.

Modifies a noun

  • dress: Sweater dresses are the epitome of Chanel's dream of clothes that imbue women with a sense of their own power and freedom.
  • guard: A very sweet vintage sweater guard, dating to circa 1957.
  • pattern: Longer length sweater with collar, the sweater pattern is based on diamonds.

Noun used with modifier

  • cashmere: In the end I was faced with a choice: 90 quid for a cashmere sweater, or a cardigan.
  • longline: Styled with a V neckline and square armholes, this longline sweater pattern is written for sizes 32 " - 50 " .
  • tunic: Textured Flat Ribs on the Garter Carriage A tunic style sweater knitted in Bramwell's Fine 4 ply, 100 % Acrylic.
  • polo: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and either ties, cravats or polo neck sweaters in the Richmond Enclosure.
  • wool: We may rub a lamb's wool sweater against our cheek or with the back of our hand, to feel its softness.
  • neck: One big roll neck sweater, cashmere scarf, green wellies.