mitten
/ˈmɪtn̩/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a type of glove that covers your four fingers together and your thumb separately, to keep your hands warm.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Don't forget your mittens — it's freezing outside!”
“I prefer mittens to gloves because they keep my fingers warmer.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.