SWEATER
Dictionary entry overview: What does sweater mean?
• SWEATER (noun)
The noun SWEATER has 2 senses:
1. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
2. a person who perspires
Familiarity information: SWEATER used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SWEATER (noun)
Meaning:
A crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("sweater" is a kind of...):
garment (an article of clothing)
Meronyms (parts of "sweater"):
neckband (a band around the collar of a garment)
neckline (the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "sweater"):
cardigan (knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper)
pullover; slipover (a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head)
polo-neck; turtleneck (a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar)
Meaning:
A person who perspires
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
perspirer; sweater
Hypernyms ("sweater" is a kind of...):
individual; mortal; person; somebody; someone; soul (a human being)
