Mitts: meaning, definitions and examples

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mitts

[ mɪts ]

Noun

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worn on hands

Mitts are a type of handwear that cover the whole hand but do not have separate finger openings. They are typically warmer than gloves and provide more insulation.

Synonyms

mittens.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mitts	Specific types of gloves, such as oven mitts for handling hot objects in the kitchen or boxing mitts used by boxers. This word is associated with specific tasks or activities. Make sure to use your oven mitts when taking out the hot tray. The coach held the training mitts for the boxer to practice his punches.
mittens	Describing warm, usually knitted gloves that cover the entire hand. This word is often used in contexts related to winter clothing, children's apparel, or cozy, comforting items. Don’t forget to wear your mittens, it's freezing outside. She knit a pair of cute mittens for her niece.

Word

Description / Examples

mitts

Specific types of gloves, such as oven mitts for handling hot objects in the kitchen or boxing mitts used by boxers. This word is associated with specific tasks or activities.

Make sure to use your oven mitts when taking out the hot tray.
The coach held the training mitts for the boxer to practice his punches.

mittens

Describing warm, usually knitted gloves that cover the entire hand. This word is often used in contexts related to winter clothing, children's apparel, or cozy, comforting items.

Don’t forget to wear your mittens, it's freezing outside.
She knit a pair of cute mittens for her niece.

Examples of usage

During the winter, I always wear mitts to keep my hands warm.
She knitted a pair of mitts for her niece as a Christmas present.

Translations

Translations of the word "mitts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luvas

manoplas
luvas de boxe

🇮🇳 दस्ताने

🇩🇪 Handschuhe

Fäustlinge
Boxhandschuhe

🇮🇩 sarung tangan

🇺🇦 рукавички

🇵🇱 rękawice

🇯🇵 手袋 (てぶくろ)

🇫🇷 gants

mitaines
gants de boxe

🇪🇸 guantes

mitones
guantes de boxeo

🇹🇷 eldivenler

🇰🇷 장갑

🇸🇦 قفازات

🇨🇿 rukavice

🇸🇰 rukavice

🇨🇳 手套

🇸🇮 rokavice

🇮🇸 hanskar

🇰🇿 қолғаптар

🇬🇪 ხელთათმანები

🇦🇿 əlcəklər

🇲🇽 guantes

mitones
guantes de boxeo

Etymology

The word 'mitts' originated from Middle English 'mitte', which in turn came from Old English 'mitte', meaning 'a covering for the hand'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to hand coverings without finger separations. Mitts have been traditionally used for warmth and protection in cold weather.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,352 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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32350 accredit
32351 midweek
32352 mitts
32353 devaluing
32354 unbeknownst
32355 cosmetology
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