knitwear

noun

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

Examples of knitwear in a Sentence

a few pieces of knitwear
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The offering includes varsity jackets, cardigans, knitwear, rugby shirts, hoodies, T-shirts, overshirts and hats. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Can’t-miss stops in the area include restaurants like Coy and Waterside, boutiques like knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo’s Maxhosa and the Aafricaa concept shop, and galleries including Southern Guild and Everard Read. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 Last month’s New York Fashion Week show was the first for the brand in a decade, during which time Zankov was the knitwear director for the label before starting his own namesake line in 2020. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Oct. 2026.

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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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