knitting

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noun

knit·​ting ˈni-tiŋ How to pronounce knitting (audio)
Synonyms of knittingnext
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

knitting

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present participle of knit entry 1

Examples of knitting in a Sentence

Noun She keeps her knitting in the closet.
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So, Demorest told one of her knitting friends, who got to work with her needles. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Building Hope says groups centered around hobbies, including biking, knitting or book clubs, can provide another entry point for people who may not be ready to ask for professional help. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 As Meiko, Jen Chia channels her anger and frustration into furious knitting. — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Nonna-maxxing has filled social-media feeds with slow mornings, Sunday dinners, homemade pasta, gardening, knitting, and other routines associated with Italian grandmothers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knitting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knitting was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing knitting

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“Knitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knitting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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knitting

noun
knit·​ting
1
: the action or method of one that knits
2
: work done or being done by one that knits

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