A knitted garment typically with long sleeves, worn over the upper body. She wore a cozy sweater to keep warm during the chilly evening.
A person who sweats, especially one who sweats profusely. As a sweater, he always carried a handkerchief to wipe his brow.
An employer who exploits workers by making them work long hours for very low pay, especially in a sweatshop. During the Industrial Revolution, many laborers suffered under ruthless sweaters who ran garment factories.