activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fortunately, your favorite activewear retailers are currently offering significant markdowns on some of the best travel-friendly items on the market. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2024 The $400 million deal was the $6.2 billion denim-maker’s entry into the activewear category and a way to reach more female shoppers. Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 July 2024 The retailer has so much to shop—activewear, denim, sandals, sneakers, backpacks, dresses, purses—and ships impressively quickly, in my experience. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 July 2024 Drew Westervelt is the founder and CEO of HEX Performance, an innovative laundry detergent company that specializes in activewear care. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for activewear 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near activewear

Cite this Entry

“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

activewear

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

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