sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt ˈswet-ˌshərt 

: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey

Examples of sweatshirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And beyond the lingerie, there's plenty of merch for fans looking to pick up something giftable such as tee shirts, sweatshirts, socks and tote bags. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

One of the suspects, wearing a sweatshirt with this distinctive design, was seen inside several of the stores, including Migos Fine Foods, also in Portage Park. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

The shooter also wore a hooded sweatshirt and gloves, police say. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The collection also includes an oversize reversible bomber jacket, washed and distressed sweatshirts and T-shirts, a polo, baseball caps and dedicated kids’ pieces. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweatshirt

• alert
• assert
• avert
• dessert
• divert
• evert
• exert
• inert
• insert
• invert
• nightshirt
• overt

Kids Definition

sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt -ˌshərt 

: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material