activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Loose, airy silhouettes and activewear logos give this look an effortlessly cool ease. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 The founder and president of 32 Degrees, an activewear and basics brand from David Peyser Sportswear, is preparing to launch a new brand offering a more affordable version of Skims. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 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 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 13 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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