sweatshirt
gb/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/ us/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
A2
English
pulóver, melegítőfelső, futteranyag, melegítőanyag
NOUN
A2
1
pulóver
A1
Usage pattern:
[wear/put on/take off] a sweatshirt
He threw on a sweatshirt before taking the dog out.
Felkapott egy pulóvert, mielőtt elindult kutyát sétáltatni.
I spilled coffee on my favorite gray sweatshirt.
Ráöntöttem a kávét a kedvenc szürke pulóveremre.
The classroom was cold, so she kept her sweatshirt on.
Learner examples
I wear a sweatshirt when it is cold.
Pulóvert veszek fel, amikor hideg van.
This sweatshirt is very soft.
Ez a pulóver nagyon puha.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse a sweatshirt (usually thick cotton, sporty/casual) with a sweater (usually knitted wool or similar).
Meaning
casual warm long-sleeved top
Collocations
hooded sweatshirt
|crewneck sweatshirt
|zip-up sweatshirt
|cotton sweatshirt
|fleece sweatshirt
|oversized sweatshirt
|wear a sweatshirt
|put on a sweatshirt
|take off a sweatshirt
|sweatshirt and jeans
Synonyms
sweater (Often used loosely, but a sweater is usually knitted rather than sweatshirt-style fabric.)
|
pullover (A general word for a top you pull over your head; not specifically sweatshirt material.)
Antonyms
T-shirt (Typically lighter and short-sleeved rather than warm and long-sleeved.)
Themes
clothing
|daily_life
|fashion
Definition
A warm, casual top with long sleeves.
A casual, usually loose top with long sleeves, typically made of thick cotton or a cotton blend, often with a soft inner surface.
NOUN
B2
2
futteranyag
C1
Usage pattern:
sweatshirt + fabric/material
This hoodie is made from heavyweight sweatshirt fabric.
Ez a kapucnis pulóver vastag futteranyagból készült.
She bought two meters of sweatshirt material to make joggers.
Két méter futteranyagot vett, hogy melegítőnadrágot varrjon.
The inside is brushed, so the sweatshirt fabric feels extra warm.
Learner examples
This fabric is used for sweatshirts.
Ezt az anyagot melegítőfelsők készítésére használják.
Meaning
thick knit fabric for sweatshirts
Collocations
sweatshirt fabric
|sweatshirt material
|sweatshirt fleece
|cotton sweatshirt fabric
|brushed sweatshirt fabric
|heavyweight sweatshirt fabric
|lightweight sweatshirt fabric
|buy sweatshirt fabric
|sew with sweatshirt fabric
|sweatshirt-knit fabric
Synonyms
sweatshirting (A common textile term for sweatshirt fabric, especially in sewing and retail.)
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fleece (Often refers to a similar soft fabric, but can also mean other types of warm fabric.)
Antonyms
jersey (Usually a lighter knit fabric than typical sweatshirt fabric.)
Themes
clothing
|materials
|fashion
Definition
A thick, soft fabric used to make sweatshirts.
A thick, soft knit fabric (often cotton or a blend) used for making sweatshirts and similar casual clothing, sometimes brushed on the inside.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sweatshirt
IPA
GB/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
US/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
Syllables & stress
sweat - shirt (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sweat)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sweatshirt
- Plural: sweatshirts
Expressions
crewneck sweatshirt
1/kɹˈunˌɛk swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
fixed phrase
sweatshirt with a round neck
A sweatshirt with a round neck and no hood.
Examples
- A plain crewneck sweatshirt goes with almost anything.
- The team ordered matching crewneck sweatshirts for the event.
Learner examples
- This is a crewneck sweatshirt.
hooded sweatshirt
1/hˈʊdɪd swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
fixed phrase
sweatshirt with a hood
A sweatshirt with a hood.
Examples
- She wore a hooded sweatshirt in case it rained.
- He pulled up his hooded sweatshirt and hurried home.
Learner examples
- I have a hooded sweatshirt.
oversized sweatshirt
1/ˈoʊvɚsˌaɪzd swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
fixed phrase
intentionally large loose sweatshirt
A sweatshirt that is bigger and looser than normal.
Examples
- She wore an oversized sweatshirt as a cozy outfit at home.
- The oversized sweatshirt covered most of his hands.
Learner examples
- I like an oversized sweatshirt.
pullover sweatshirt
1/pˈʌləvɚ swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
fixed phrase
sweatshirt without a zipper
A sweatshirt you pull over your head (no zipper).
Examples
- She chose a pullover sweatshirt instead of a zip-up.
- This pullover sweatshirt has ribbed cuffs and hem.
Learner examples
- This is a pullover sweatshirt.
sweatshirt dress
1/swˈɛtʃˌɚt dɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
dress made from sweatshirt fabric
A casual dress made like a sweatshirt.
Examples
- She paired a sweatshirt dress with sneakers.
- The sweatshirt dress was comfortable enough to wear all day.
Learner examples
- She wears a sweatshirt dress.
zip-up sweatshirt
1/zˈɪp ˈʌp swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
fixed phrase
sweatshirt that zips in front
A sweatshirt with a zipper in the front.
Examples
- He prefers a zip-up sweatshirt so he can take it off easily.
- I grabbed my zip-up sweatshirt for the chilly morning.
Learner examples
- I wear a zip-up sweatshirt.