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sweater

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛtə/
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Definition of sweater

noun

  • 1a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves, put on over the head: a close-knit wool sweater for icy weather
  • 2 dated an employer who works employees hard in poor conditions for low pay.

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Definition of sweater in the US English dictionary
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