sweater
UK: ˈswɛtə | US: ˈswɛtər
n. a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves
n. (historical) a person who induces sweating, e.g., in a sweatshop
The word "sweater" originated in the late 19th century, initially referring to a garment worn to induce sweating (e.g., by athletes or laborers). The morpheme "sweat" derives from Old English swāt, meaning "perspiration," while the suffix "-er" denotes an object or agent associated with the root action. Over time, the term shifted to describe knitted woolen garments worn for warmth, retaining the original root but losing its literal connection to perspiration.
She wore a cozy red sweater on the chilly morning.
The wool sweater kept him warm during the hike.
In the 1800s, "sweater" also referred to workers in sweatshops.
He knitted a sweater for his dog as a winter project.
The vintage sweater had intricate cable patterns.