activewear

noun

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

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These activewear picks include a pair of cropped Align leggings and a belt bag in the brand’s new Oasis Blue color, a pleasing muted medium blue. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024 In January of this year, Emily Adams Bode Aujla showed her fall 2024 menswear and womenswear collection which also introduced Bode Rec., a new line focused on activewear to the world. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024 Nike Solo Swoosh Women's Fleece Pants Nike Go Firm-Support Mid-Rise Full-Length Leggings with Pockets Nordstrom Don't overlook Nordstrom's winter sale section for activewear finds. Jake Smith, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024 The British activewear company has some of the best-fitting leggings, sports bras, and tops. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024 The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children. The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024 Outdoor Voices was a direct-to-consumer darling once valued at $110 million—but the activewear brand has had a long fall from its glory days. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024 Abercrombie has launched both special occasion, casual, and activewear lines to dress young people for their weekend endeavors. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024 However, for Black women, finding activewear that is stylish, functional, and celebrates our unique bodies can be a challenge. Aziah Pless, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near activewear

Cite this Entry

“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 2 May. 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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