sweater
noun [C] /ˈswet.ər/
/ˈswet̬.ɚ/ (UK also jumper)Definition
A2 a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is usually made from wool, worn on the upper part of the body: Put a sweater on if you're cold. a V-necked sweater → Compare cardiganJumpers, shirts and tee-shirts
(Definition of sweater noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- blouse noun
- bodysuit noun
- boob tube noun (CLOTHING)
- cardigan noun
- cardy noun
- halterneck noun
- hoodie noun
- jersey noun (CLOTHING)
- jumper noun (CLOTHES)
- mock turtleneck noun
- polo neck noun
- shirt noun
- skivvy noun (CLOTHING)
- sweatshirt noun
- T-shirt noun
- tank top noun
- twinset noun
- V-neck noun
- vest noun
- woolly noun
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