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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The compact collection includes a reversible sweatshirt with piping for 695 euros and a triangular scarf for 225 euros. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026 The new store carries shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats and accessories and feature a soccer collection. Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 In March, James posted a photo on social media of him and his Heat teammates bowing their heads while wearing hooded sweatshirts. Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026 Items range from about $12 for small accessories to $100 for adult hoodies and sweatshirts. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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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