activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Alo has evolved from a yoga and activewear label into a wellness lifestyle brand, reflecting the wider fashion industry shift toward experiences. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 This Casly Lamiit activewear set is both sporty and polished. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Most of these activewear looks can go straight from the studio to brunch, coffee, or errands. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 May 2026 Its activewear combines fitness, sports with the leisurely surf style. Ella Gonzales may 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for activewear

Word History

Etymology

active entry 1 + -wear (as in sportswear, underwear)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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activewear

noun
ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce activewear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r

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