Definition

Noun: A type of glove that covers the hand, characterized by having a separate compartment for the thumb and a single, undivided pouch for the other four fingers.

Usage

A "mitten" is a hand-covering worn for warmth. Its design, with four fingers together, often provides greater warmth than a standard glove with individual finger slots. It is commonly used in cold weather.

Examples

• She pulled on a warm woolen mitten before going out into the snow.
• The child lost one mitten on the playground.
• For extreme cold, insulated mittens are more effective than gloves.

Advanced Usage

• To get the mitten (idiom, archaic/informal): To be rejected or dismissed, especially by a romantic interest. (e.g., )
• Frozen mitten (idiom, informal): A cold or unfriendly reception. (e.g., )

Variants and Related Words

• Mitt (noun): A shortened, informal form of "mitten." It can also refer to a type of baseball glove or a hand (informally). (e.g., )
• Glove (noun): A more general term for a hand covering with separate sheaths for each finger and the thumb.
• Gauntlet (noun): A long, protective glove, often extending past the wrist.

Synonyms

• Glove (though this is a broader category)
• Handwear (general term)

Related Idioms

• Tip of the iceberg: (Not directly related, but often confused due to the cold-weather association of mittens.) This idiom means a small, visible part of a much larger problem or situation.
• Cold shoulder: Similar in meaning to "frozen mitten," meaning a display of coldness or indifference.

Noun

1. glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together