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UK/["/ˈswetə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈswetər/"]/

Meaning of Sweater

a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, made of wool or cotton, with long sleeves

In simple words: A warm piece of clothing you wear on your upper body.

Sweater in a sentence

  • She wore jeans and a sweater.
  • He was wearing a cashmere sweater over his shirt.
  • She has knitted me beautiful sweaters and socks.
  • a grey merino wool turtleneck sweater

How to use Sweater

Use 'sweater' in casual conversations about clothing. It's appropriate for everyday situations, but less formal than 'jumper' in British English.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'sweater' as something to 'sweat' in when it's chilly outside.

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Collocations with Sweater

Synonyms for Sweater

  • jumper (1)

Opposites of Sweater

Common mistakes with Sweater

  • Using 'sweater' to refer to any clothing, instead of just this specific item.
  • Confusing 'sweater' with 'hoodie' as they are different styles.

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Frequently asked questions about Sweater

What does Sweater mean?

A warm piece of clothing you wear on your upper body.

What is the definition of Sweater?

a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, made of wool or cotton, with long sleeves

How do you use Sweater in a sentence?

She wore jeans and a sweater.

Can you give another example of Sweater?

He was wearing a cashmere sweater over his shirt.

What are synonyms for Sweater?

Common alternatives include jumper (1).

What is the opposite of Sweater?

Opposite meanings include tank top, T-shirt.

What words go with Sweater?

It commonly pairs with bulky, chunky, heavy, pull on, knit, vest.

What are common mistakes when using Sweater?

Using 'sweater' to refer to any clothing, instead of just this specific item. Confusing 'sweater' with 'hoodie' as they are different styles.

How do you pronounce Sweater?

US: /["/ˈswetər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈswetə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sweater?

Use 'sweater' in casual conversations about clothing. It's appropriate for everyday situations, but less formal than 'jumper' in British English.

What CEFR level is Sweater?

"Sweater" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.