sweater
Translation
jumper, sweater
Examples
I need a warm sweater for winter.
I need a warm jumper for winter.
She knitted a beautiful blue sweater.
She knitted a beautiful blue jumper.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) sweater a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material She wore a cozy sweater.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jumper, pullover; Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From 'sweat' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Originally a garment worn to induce sweating and lose weight.
Memory Tips
A 'sweater' makes you warm, perhaps enough to 'sweat'. Note that in the UK, 'jumper' is more common.