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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By comparison, Lu found that H&M sourced more narrowly from its other top-supplying destinations, relying heavily on Turkey (115 factories) for jersey, denim and knitwear, for example. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026 Bellegarde is a knitwear designer, but here applies her joyful textile work to functional objects for the home, using faux fur yarns. Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Founded in 2022 by content creator Chelsea Parke, the brand has quickly emerged as a social media label known for its denim, sweats, knitwear, and loungewear, with a loyal following of post-millennials. Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The boatneck collar gives it an elegant look that sets it above my other knitwear. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 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 7 May. 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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