activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Plant Ties Gym clothes and activewear often see signs of heavy use that prevent them from being accepted by thrift stores, but there's still an outdoor alternative to donating or throwing these stretchy items away. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 May 2026 In apparel, Target expanded its private label All in Motion activewear and introduced Auden pajamas with cooling fabric. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Use a gentle or activewear cycle with cold water to maintain elasticity. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 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 30 May. 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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