sweater
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈswɛtɝ// UK //swˈɛtɐ// sweater
n. a warm piece of clothing with long sleeves that you wear on the top half of your body. It is usually made of wool or cotton and you pull it over your head.
n. a knitted or crocheted garment covering the upper body and arms. Typically constructed from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers and worn over a shirt for warmth.
I wear a thick sweater when it is cold outside.
She packed a light wool sweater for the trip because the evenings in the mountains can be chilly.
The artisan used a traditional cable-knit pattern to create a heavy sweater designed to withstand the harsh coastal winters.
From Middle English swētere, equivalent to sweat + -er.
Usage
Commonly referred to as a 'jumper' in British English.