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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Olivier Rousteing’s collection garnered attention as a key turning point in the evolution of the brand’s legacy, with sculptural knitwear and luxurious textures, while staying true to its core DNA of unabashed opulence and extravagance. Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 The March 19-22, 2025 event in Chișinău revealed a bold fusion of streetwear, upcycled fashion, and avant-garde knitwear, demonstrating Moldova's fashion ethos. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Leveraging her experience as a fashion editor and consultant and seeing a gap in the market and opportunity for knitwear in a moment dominated by T-shirts and hoodies, Oddi presented Alanui’s first collection in March 2016. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 From Loewe, whose ultra short mini dresses added a sporty feel to bright and bold blue tones, to Prada, where clever knitwear gave the illusion of a sporty polo top styled under a V-neck (two for the price of one!), primary colours came in hot. Libby Page, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knitwear

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Apr. 2025.

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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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