mitten

noun

mit·​ten ˈmi-tᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
1
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
2
mittened adjective

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Lipa took time to cool down, sharing photos of her stretching — and then posing with pals in towels and mittens inside a cold sauna. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Invest in snow pants and insulating mittens for outdoor activities to keep your joints warm. Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025 Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education is collecting finished hats, scarves and mittens through Feb. 14. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Throughout the case, Cruz appeared in court wearing protective restraint mittens handcuffed in place. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mitten

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mitten was in the 14th century

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“Mitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitten. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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mitten

noun
mit·​ten ˈmit-ᵊn How to pronounce mitten (audio)
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
mittened adjective

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