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Definition of twinset

twinset

/ˈtwɪn.sɛt/
twin · set
Plural:twinsets
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twinset Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A matching pair of knitted garments worn together by a woman, typically consisting of a short-sleeved or sleeveless pullover sweater and a cardigan of the same color and material.

Example

"She dressed in a classic cashmere twinset and a pleated skirt for the afternoon reception."

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• Rhymes for twinset

• Nearby Words

twinkly
twinleaf
twinning
twinset
twinsies
twinspur
twirl

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a compound of "twin" and "set" when matching knitted sweaters and cardigans became a popular women's fashion staple.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twinset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twinset
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