activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)

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That includes classic bomber jackets, select activewear styles, twill chinos and a French terry program consisting of a full zip, crew, sweatshirt and jogger. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 Left On Friday: Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Left On Friday and grab 30% off their high-performance swimwear and activewear. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 Women’s outerwear, denim pants and activewear also did well. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024 Expect the runway event to showcase the brand’s Dream collection (which was recently modeled by Prinsloo, Swanepoel, Garcia and more), Body by Victoria bras and underwear, the Icon bra, the latest VSX activewear line, Pink loungwear and sleepwear, and more underpinnings and accessories. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for activewear 

Word History

Etymology

active entry 1 + -wear (as in sportswear, underwear)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

activewear

noun
ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce activewear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r

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