activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
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Shop the brand's annual event for $24 Everywhere Belt Bags, $39 Wunder Train leggings and tons of other cult-favorite activewear for under $100. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 Along with its beloved activewear and comfortable shapewear, Spanx has options for every occasion that are just as enjoyable as your go-to lounge essentials. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Vuori Women's Performance Joggers The brand’s iconic joggers are an activewear staple, and so many colorways are on sale right now. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Built for warmth, comfort and activewear. The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 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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