athlete · football · high school · jacket · cheerleader · trophy · team · embroidered · cardigan · knit · preppy · homecoming · sports · award · college · stitched · monogram · vintage
IDEA.org / Words / letter sweater
Related — varsity (Primary school squad); letterman (Decorated school athlete); wool (Sheared animal fiber); chenille · patch · athlete · football · high school · jacket · cheerleader · trophy · team · embroidered
athletic recognition vs. non-participationletter sweater ≠ band uniform Matching ensemble for musicians
formality of school attireletter sweater ≠ cap and gown Ceremonial graduation attire; school blazer · graduation robe · academic regalia
social status signalingletter sweater ≠ nerd glasses Oversized thick-framed eyewear; pocket protector · hand-me-downs
school spirit: mascot, pep rallies, school pride, mascots, pep rally; cheerleading: cheerleader, cheerleaders, cheer squad, spirit squad, pom-poms
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/letter_sweater