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.—
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Bernadine MorrisIsaia 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
Robb ReportMix-and-match monochrome is the latest trend in sportswear separates …—Dana Dickey
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: 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
James Brinsford… the Boston-based sportswear brand unveiled tennis star Coco Gauff's new signature tennis shoe …—Victor Deng
Victor DengFootball 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
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The Athletic has no idea, so here’s the expert opinion of former sportswear designer and now senior lecturer in sportswear design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sarah Collins.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The company’s overall performance is being lifted by a boom in the sportswear segment, especially in Asian countries, with running and cycling driving the rise.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
In the back room of a neighboring sportswear shop, where runners check-in before the race, one staff member was found taping participants’ shoes tightly to their ankles with black duct tape to reduce the chances of sprains and breaks.
—CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Swedish brands Eton and Tretorn recently partnered on a capsule collection dedicated to the history of tennis, blending elements of classic tailoring and sportswear.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The company’s overall performance is being lifted by a boom in the sportswear segment, especially in Asian countries, with running and cycling driving the rise.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
In the back room of a neighboring sportswear shop, where runners check-in before the race, one staff member was found taping participants’ shoes tightly to their ankles with black duct tape to reduce the chances of sprains and breaks.
—CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Swedish brands Eton and Tretorn recently partnered on a capsule collection dedicated to the history of tennis, blending elements of classic tailoring and sportswear.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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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
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