How to Use sweatpants in a Sentence

sweatpants

plural noun
  • The man in the sweatpants had met the man with the mattress.
    Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The guards strip-searched her and gave her a pair of sweatpants to wear.
    Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
  • Her gray sweatpants were stained black in the crotch and down one leg.
    Nicole Krauss, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Get out of those sweatpants and change out of that t-shirt!
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2020
  • So long to the sweatpants and hoodies and adios to the athleisure looks!
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2021
  • Forget the plain white T-shirt and the dull sweatpants in your wardrobe.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 16 May 2022
  • But on the daily, who wants to give up their beloved sweatpants?
    Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022
  • On the landing between the third and fourth floors lay a dead man in sweatpants.
    James Verini, New York Times, 19 May 2022
  • Book the babysitter, trade in those sweatpants for jeans.
    Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • The accused wore a green t-shirt with brown sweatpants.
    Tyler O'Neil, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The sweatpants are just the right amount of cozy without being too loose.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
  • There were tulips in pots, cheap sweatpants on racks, and sale bins of candy.
    Caitlin Dwyer, Longreads, 29 May 2021
  • The shelter needs men's gloves and scarves and sweatpants for men and women, Ruth said.
    Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Dec. 2022
  • He was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black sweater.
    Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Just toss on one of these hoodies, shirts, or sweatpants and bask in the snuggles.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 21 Feb. 2021
  • The 20-year-old breakout, who played Maria, is planning to watch the show on her couch in sweatpants.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Knit Trousers Upgrade your sweatpants with a cozy pair of knit trousers.
    Vogue, 26 Aug. 2021
  • The victim was wearing a black shirt and black sweatpants when he was struck.
    Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2020
  • She was last seen wearing a pink tank-top shirt and black sweatpants.
    Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2022
  • It can be worn with a casual pair of sweatpants or a suit, and makes a great gift for men.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2020
  • The front of her white sweatpants is stained red, as are her arms, chest, stomach and forehead.
    Fox News, 9 Apr. 2022
  • On the bright side, this allows many athletes to wear sweatpants.
    Eli Grober, The New Yorker, 29 July 2021
  • She was last seen wearing a gray and white top, gray sweatpants and a backpack.
    Tom Steele, Dallas News, 25 June 2021
  • The Ugg logo is featured in a stripe down the sides of the sleeves, and the gray-and-black color scheme will pair well with jeans or sweatpants.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Time to change out of my sweatpants and into my party pants.
    Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2020
  • May was last known to be wearing a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 5 Nov. 2020
  • But, after a year of wearing the same sweatpants and sneakers, there’s an urge to dress up.
    Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Throw off those tired old sweatpants and ratty T-shirts.
    Ian Kerner, CNN, 17 May 2021
  • This crew neck sweater and sweatpants set will give you a put-together, polished look, even just while lounging around the house.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • These pants have the comfort level of sweatpants with the breathability and style of a spandex jogger.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023

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