activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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The momentum continued and went into overdrive during and after COVID, when Americans worked at home more and activewear became the uniform for all occasions. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 Vuori, which means mountain in Finnish, is known for its activewear and athleisure apparel for men and women. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 Goldenberg said activewear is still Fabletics' main priority, but category expansion will be critical in winning more sales from its current customers and acquiring new shoppers. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 Athleta’s activewear blends high-performance fabrics with versatile, everyday fashion, proving the Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants work just as well beyond the locker room. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 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 16 Mar. 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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