activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Vuori, which means mountain in Finnish, is known for its activewear and athleisure apparel for men and women. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 The activewear brand offers stylish, high-performance pieces suitable for workouts, errands and casual wear. Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026 In 2025, Kardashian partnered with Nike to launch a new women's activewear brand, per Reuters. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 For Bhatia, the flagship underscores how physical retail has become a strategic complement to the company’s roots, which originated in 2013 as a digitally native brand focused on affordable, fashion-forward activewear. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 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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