activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Is activewear just for the gym? Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025 Must-have kitchen appliances, functional activewear, seasonal boots, and more are also included. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 Its activewear lines hit that sweet spot between affordability, style, and functionality, from flight-ready hoodies and lounge-worthy joggers, and everything in between. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Some of its bestselling activewear, like its high-rise leggings, are currently on early Black Friday sale. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Nov. 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 12 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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