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Definition of mitten

mitten

/ˈmɪt.ən/
mit · ten
Plural:mittens
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• noun

1

A garment covering the hand, having a separate section for the thumb but a single main section for the other four fingers, primarily worn for warmth.

Example

"She pulled on her thick woolen mittens before heading out into the freezing snow."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Mittens are distinctly classified apart from gloves; because mittens keep the fingers together in a single compartment, they generally retain heat better but offer less dexterity than gloves.

• Rhymes for mitten

• Nearby Words

mitsuba
mitt
mitta mitta
mitten
mixer
mixture
mizuna

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mitaine', borrowed from Old French 'mitaine' (half-glove), of uncertain and likely Germanic origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mitten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mitten
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