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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Over the past few years, a growing cohort of designers who put knitwear at the center of their creative practice has emerged, challenging preconceptions about knitwear and filling demand for pieces that combine craft with technical innovation. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 July 2026 Color as an accent or trim helps define silhouettes, while texture adds a vintage look to colorful knitwear or pieces like a 100 percent cotton terry fabric top. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Heavy knitwear and coats get packed away in plastic until the fall, while slinky summer slip dresses and breezy linen take center stage. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knitwear was in 1926

Rhymes for knitwear

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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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