Definition

Clothing made from knitted fabric, such as sweaters, cardigans, and scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful piece of knitwear to the party.

Conversation

Have you seen the new knitwear collection at the store?

Yeah, I checked it out, and it's really cozy!

I think I might buy a few pieces for the winter.

Good idea! I love wearing knitwear when it gets cold.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Knitwear → It is formed from "knit" (from Old English *cnyttan*, meaning to tie or bind) and "wear" (from Old English *werian*, meaning to carry or to wear). The word "knitwear" refers to clothing made from yarn that is tied or bound together.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'tying' or 'binding' yarn together ('knit') to create clothing that you 'wear'.

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