sweater
pronunciation
How to pronounce sweater in British English:
UK [ˈswetə(r)]
How to pronounce sweater in American English:
US [ˈswetər]
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- Noun:
- a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
- a person who perspires
Word Origin
- sweater (n.)
- "woolen vest or jersey, originally worn in rowing," 1882, from earlier sweaters "clothing worn to produce sweating and reduce weight" (1828), plural agent noun from sweat (v.). As a fashion garment, attested from 1925. Earlier it meant "one who works hard" (1520s). Sweater girl is attested from 1940; Lana Turner (1920-1995) was the first, from her appearance in the film "They Won't Forget" (1937).
Example
- 1. G : your laundry service shrank my sweater !
- 2. Hi , micky . Is this your sweater ?
- 3. The christmas sweater started out as homemade , became a mass-market hit in the 1980s and has been a dependable seller ever since , even though " fashion snobs look down their noses at them , " says david wolfe , creative director at the doneger group consulting firm .
- 4. He felt sick , his head ached and his sweater seemed too tight .
- 5. Orange was his color . He wore an orange sweater all the time .