activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
Synonyms of activewearnext
: sportswear

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Besides activewear, Beyond Yoga has a thriving outerwear business. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Highlights in the activewear market include Paige Lorenze’s new Wag Capris (in blue Greenwich Plaid, Saltwater Stripe, True Black and Space Gray) from her debut Dairy Boy Sport collection. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 From sweat-wicking activewear to pretty linen sets and maxi skirts. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 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

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The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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activewear

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

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