sweater

Meanings

• noun

  A knitted or crocheted garment, typically consisting of a body and sleeves, designed to be worn around the neck and body to keep warm.

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Pronunciation

1. /-ɾɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sweatshirt , cardigan , jersey , jumper , pullover , wooly , perspirer , exploiter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sweater
sweater , feather , seater , meter , neater , weather , lever , heaver , deaver , gneiss , caress , assess , progress , address , express

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Variants

List of all variants of sweater that leads to same result
sweater , sweaters , sweater girl , sweater girls , sweater-vest , sweater-vests

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Etymology

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The word 'sweater' originated from the Old English word 'swat,' which means 'to plait' or 'to weave.' The term came to refer to a knitted garment in the late 18th century.

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Trivia

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1. A typical sweater consists of two sleeves and a body, which are knitted in one piece.

2. Sweaters were traditionally made from wool, but nowadays they come in various materials such as cotton, silk, and synthetic fibers.

3. The first knitted sweater was discovered in Egypt and dates back to around 3000 BC.

4. The Guinness World Records holder for the largest knitted sweater was created in 1994 and measured 10,386.68 square feet (963.28 square meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. sweater vest: A sleeveless knitted or crocheted garment that can be worn as a top layer.

2. cardigan: A type of sweater with buttons or zippers that can be opened and closed, named after the 19th-century Welsh politician James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan.

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Culture

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In various cultures, sweaters have been popular as winter clothing and are often associated with warmth, comfort, and coziness. In literature, sweaters have been mentioned in novels like 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott and 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In music, there is a song called 'Sweater Weather' by the Neighbourhood.

How to Memorize "sweater"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cozy, knitted garment that covers the body and neck, providing warmth and comfort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sweater' with warmth, coziness, and winter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sweaters are warm and cozy, keep you toasty and dry'.

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