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sweater

[swet-er]

noun

  1. a knitted jacket or jersey, in pullover or cardigan style, with or without sleeves.

  2. a person or thing that sweats.

  3. an employer who underpays and overworks employees.



adjective

  1. of, for, or pertaining to a sweater.

    sweater yarn; sweater fashions.

  2. made like a sweater.

    a sweater dress.

sweater

/ ˈɛə /

noun

    1. a garment made of knitted or crocheted material covering the upper part of the body, esp a heavy one worn for warmth

    2. ( as modifier )

      a sweater dress

  1. a person or thing that sweats

  2. an employer who overworks and underpays his employees

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sweater1

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Appearing via video link and wearing a grey sweater, the 17-year-old defendant answered, "yeah, yeah" when he was asked to confirm his name and address.

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Before the verdict came down, Combs sat quietly in his chair, looking forward, wearing the same off-white sweater and pants he wore for much of his trial.

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Miranda Priestly, along with her anti-bacterial wipes and excellent taste in cerulean sweaters, will once again be portrayed by Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep.

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At the end of his arguments, Combs, wearing an off-white sweater, hugged his attorney.

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He went back the next morning to try to bring his brother a sweater, because “you don’t know if it’s cold in there,” he said.

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