Mnemon Member Joined Sep 22, 2021 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Jan 10, 2022 #1 Hello. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary book Are the terms normally used interchangeably in reference to the garment pictured above?
Hello. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary book Are the terms normally used interchangeably in reference to the garment pictured above?
probus Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 7, 2011 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location Canada Jan 10, 2022 #2 Sweater is AmE and I believe the BrE for the same garment is jumper. In AmE a jumper is a simply-tailored dress like this one. https://www.dollskill.com/ca/current-mood-pleated-jumper-dress-in-black.html
Sweater is AmE and I believe the BrE for the same garment is jumper. In AmE a jumper is a simply-tailored dress like this one. https://www.dollskill.com/ca/current-mood-pleated-jumper-dress-in-black.html
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 10, 2022 #3 BrE primarily uses "jumper" but plenty of people say "sweater". They're usually labelled as "sweaters" in shops.
BrE primarily uses "jumper" but plenty of people say "sweater". They're usually labelled as "sweaters" in shops.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 11, 2022 #4 Pullover is also used in BrE though it is probably less common nowadays.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 11, 2022 #5 I miss my woolly pullies from my service days. They were warm and extremely hardwearing.