sportswear

noun

sports·​wear ˈspȯrts-ˌwer 

1

: clothing designed for casual or informal wear

… American designer Claire McCardell, one of the pioneers, in the 1940's, of the casual school of fashion known as sportswear, … established that she would never make a dress without pockets—women needed a place to put their hands, she said.

—Bernadine Morris

Isaia has moved quickly to pivot its in-house production, supplementing flamboyant suiting with casual sportswear and all the pieces a man needs to dress down his suits and sport coats.

—Robb Report

Mix-and-match monochrome is the latest trend in sportswear separates …

—Dana Dickey

2

: clothing designed to be worn for sports or fitness training

… showed off her incredible abs as she poses in the gym wearing sportswear.

—James Brinsford

… the Boston-based sportswear brand unveiled tennis star Coco Gauff's new signature tennis shoe …

—Victor Deng

Football sportswear refers to specially designed sportswear products that offer enhanced physical movement and comfort to the players. They include a wide range of products, consisting of jerseys, pants, shorts, socks, and shoes, that are utilized by athletes for training and playing purposes.

—ResearchAndMarkets.com

Examples of sportswear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, all eyes are the company’s new CEO, 32-year Nike veteran Hill, to turn the sportswear giant around. —Merritt Enright, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024

The dawn of a new and sportier Nike is imminent, the sportswear giant's new leader says. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

Nike is the top brand in sneakers and sportswear, Coca Cola number one in soft drinks. —Time Staff, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024

In addition to its apparel offerings, Alo Yoga also offers and extensive wellness line, including men’s sportswear and self care products. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

sportswear

noun

sports·​wear ˈspō(ə)rt-ˌswa(ə)r 

ˈspȯ(ə)rt-,

-ˌswe(ə)r

: clothes suitable for sports or for casual or informal wear