Shirt vs. Sweater

Shirtnoun

An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

Shirtnoun

("shirts and skins" games) a member of the shirt-wearing team.

Shirtverb

To cover or clothe with a shirt, or as if with a shirt.

Shirtnoun

A loose under-garment for the upper part of the body, made of cotton, linen, or other material; - formerly used of the under-garment of either sex, now commonly restricted to that worn by men and boys.

Shirtverb

To cover or clothe with a shirt, or as with a shirt.

Shirtnoun

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

Shirtverb

put a shirt on

Shirtnoun

a garment for the upper body made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Shirtnoun

a garment similar to a shirt, made of stretchable material and typically having a short row of buttons at the neck, worn as casual wear or for sports

Shirtnoun

used to refer to membership of a particular sports team

Shirt

A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body (from the neck to the waist). Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in American English, a catch-all term for a broad variety of upper-body garments and undergarments.

Sweaternoun

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

Sweaternoun

(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

Sweaternoun

One who sweats (produces sweat).

Sweaternoun

One who or that which causes to sweat.

Sweaternoun

A diaphoretic remedy.

Sweaternoun

(archaic) One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them.

Sweaternoun

One who sweats.

Sweaternoun

One who, or that which, causes to sweat

Sweaternoun

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

Sweaternoun

a person who perspires

Sweater

A sweater or pullover, also called a jumper in British and Australian English, and a windcheater in parts of Australia, is a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material, that covers the upper part of the body. When sleeveless, the garment is often called a slipover or sweater vest.