sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt ˈswet-ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey

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This sweatshirt's 95% cotton material is lightweight, soft, and available in more than 40 colors and prints. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025 Modal French Terry Polo Sweatshirt Add some variety to your athleisure collection with this polo sweatshirt that has a three-snap button front, collared neckline, and relaxed fit. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 But summits and sweatshirts won’t make Russia a superpower. Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025 Sampson is said to be traveling on foot and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black jogger pants, per the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweatshirt

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweatshirt was in 1925

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“Sweatshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatshirt. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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sweatshirt

noun
sweat·​shirt -ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material

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