athleisure

noun

ath·lei·sure ˈath-ˌlē-zhər

-ˌle-,

-ˌlā-,

nonstandard ˈa-thə-

: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use

Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.—

Rob Haskell

—often used before another noun

Athleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.—

Nedra Rhone

Examples of athleisure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The brand’s offerings include luxury wear spanning athleisure to formalwear. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 June 2024 According to the upscale athleisure label’s Instagram account, it’s based out of Los Angeles and New York. —

Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 Kate Hudson rose to prominence as a rom-com star, much like her mom, and now balances her time between performing and athleisure line Fabletics. —

Aja Hoggatt, EW.com, 29 May 2024 The exception: technical fabrics, like those used in athleisure, are often specifically designed to wick away sweat, Song says. —

Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for athleisure

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