activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Along with its beloved activewear and comfortable shapewear, Spanx has options for every occasion that are just as enjoyable as your go-to lounge essentials. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Vuori Women's Performance Joggers The brand’s iconic joggers are an activewear staple, and so many colorways are on sale right now. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Lever Style manufactures apparel across a number of categories, including activewear and performance apparel. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025 Our editors have scoured the web for sales hosted by buzzy activewear brands that would be truly worth your time and have discovered that Athleta is marking down every. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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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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