sweater

• Nom désignant un vêtement tricoté ou en maille porté sur le haut du corps, généralement en laine ou en coton, souvent à manches longues et couvrant le torse et les bras.

A noun referring to a knitted or crocheted garment worn on the upper part of the body, typically made of wool or cotton.

1. Knitted garmentA1formal

   A knitted or crocheted piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically long-sleeved and made of wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers.

   Chandail

   • She wore a warm woolen sweater in the winter.
   • He bought a new sweater from the store.
   • The sweater was too big for him.

   Synonymesjerseyjumperpullover

2. Person who sweatsC1informal

   A person who perspires, especially heavily or frequently.

   Personne qui transpire

   • He is a heavy sweater during exercise.
   • Some people are natural sweaters even in cool weather.
   • The athlete was a profuse sweater after the marathon.