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

John Lewis’s guide to French workwear jackets recommends pairing the style with everyday staples like T-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans and chinos. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, Saint, Psalm and Chicago all opted for shades of beige and grey, wearing sweatshirts and jackets. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Think graphic tees, cozy sweatshirts, Vans shoes, bags, and plenty of other cool finds. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2026

Before testifying, Williamson was asked by Ouellette’s attorneys to examine a gray hooded sweatshirt that was worn by Ringquist. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 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