activewear

noun

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

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On Monday, Kohl’s expanded the FLX activewear and athleisure collection to target kids and pre-teens, both online and in 300 of the retailer’s stores. David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 And this latest fit is a textbook example of Hailey Bieber’s aesthetic, involving a good leather, some elevated basics, a dash of activewear, and an interesting shoe or accessory. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025 Spanx’s fall sale has up to 30 percent off select activewear along with essentials that seamlessly transition from desk to dinner, while Kate Spade Outlet is offering sitewide discounts as steep as 75 percent. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Brands Californian activewear brand Vuori has appointed Andrew Campion to its board of directors and as a member of its audit committee. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

activewear

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

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