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sweatera knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically made of wool or cotton

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically made of wool or cotton

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈswetər/

Korean meaning: 상체에 입는 뜨개질로 만든 의류, 보통 울이나 면으로 제작

Korean pronunciation: **스웨**터

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother knitted me the ugliest Christmas sweater ever, but I wear it proudly every December.
  • He bought an expensive cashmere sweater and then accidentally put it in the dryer.
  • The red sweater matches perfectly with her winter coat.

sweater

NOUN

//ˈswetər//

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically made of wool or cotton

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈswetər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈswetə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootsweat
Suffix--er

Origin

19세기 후반 'sweat(땀)'에서 파생된 단어로, 운동할 때 땀을 흘리게 하는 두꺼운 옷이라는 뜻에서 시작되었습니다. 아이러니하게도 지금은 따뜻함을 위한 옷의 의미가 더 강해졌죠.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother knitted me the ugliest Christmas sweater ever, but I wear it proudly every December.

😄 Fun example

He bought an expensive cashmere sweater and then accidentally put it in the dryer.

The red sweater matches perfectly with her winter coat.

I need to buy a new sweater for the upcoming cold season.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

jumperpullovercardiganjerseyknitwear

Antonyms

t-shirttank topsleeveless shirt

Related

woolknittingwinter clothingfabricyarn