Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mitt

noun
/mɪt/
Definition
A type of glove that is designed to keep the hand warm and often has a separate section for the thumb.
Examples
  • He wore a warm mitt to keep his hand cozy on the cold winter day.
  • The baseball player caught the ball with his mitt.
  • She knitted her brother a pair of mitts for his birthday.
Meaning
A mitt is primarily used for warmth and can come in various styles, including those made for sports such as baseball.
Synonyms
  • Glove
  • Hand warmer
  • Gauntlet