sweatshirt
gb/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/ us/swˈɛtʃˌɚt/
A2
English
Senses
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Noun
A2
entity
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casual warm long-sleeved top
A warm, casual top with long sleeves.
Usage pattern:
[wear/put on/take off] a sweatshirt
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse a sweatshirt (usually thick cotton, sporty/casual) with a sweater (usually knitted wool or similar).
Synonyms
sweater (Often used loosely, but a sweater is usually knitted rather than sweatshirt-style fabric.)
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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.)
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
Themes
clothing
|daily_life
|fashion
Examples
- He threw on a sweatshirt before taking the dog out.
- I spilled coffee on my favorite gray sweatshirt.
- The classroom was cold, so she kept her sweatshirt on.
Learner examples
- I wear a sweatshirt when it is cold.
- This sweatshirt is very soft.
Noun
B2
entity
2
thick knit fabric for sweatshirts
A thick, soft fabric used to make sweatshirts.
Usage pattern:
sweatshirt + fabric/material
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.)
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
Themes
clothing
|materials
|fashion
Examples
- This hoodie is made from heavyweight sweatshirt fabric.
- She bought two meters of sweatshirt material to make joggers.
- The inside is brushed, so the sweatshirt fabric feels extra warm.
Learner examples
- This fabric is used for sweatshirts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.