athleisure

noun

ath·​lei·​sure ˈath-ˌlē-zhər How to pronounce athleisure (audio)
-ˌle-,
-ˌlā-,
 nonstandard  ˈa-thə-
: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use
Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.Rob Haskell
often used before another noun
Athleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.Nedra Rhone

Examples of athleisure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Consumers could buy athleisure apparel infused with CBD oil and feed their nervous pups CBD chews and snacks. Julie Creswell, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024 Palm trees, pastel, vests over polo shirts, floral patterns, salmon pants, topiary; couples in athleisure ensembles walked with golden retrievers and copies of the weekend New York Times. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024 After all, anything goes in Los Angeles, so having a trusty pair of white sneakers that can be worn with designer dresses, name-brand athleisure sets, or thrifted loungewear finds is always a good idea. Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024 But the inclusion of hoodies felt fluid and appeared to be a nod to how much athleisure has become enmeshed into workwear wardrobes, especially in New York City. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 Lunar New Year is also considered the start of spring in many Asian cultures, and athleisure brand Lululemon leans into this new beginning with a collection that prominently features the lucky color red and an eye-catching dragon scale print. Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024 Raincoats and anoraks were reinvented by Irish designer Robyn Lynch, who this season collaborated with 1970s athleisure brand C.P. Company. Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 Along with four indoor and two outdoor pickleball courts at the 35,000-square-foot athleisure destination, Tipsy Pickle will have golf simulators, ping pong, pool tables, shuffleboard, cornhole and darts. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 Since entering adulthood, I’ve been entirely infatuated with athleisure. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

blend of athlete and leisure

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of athleisure was in 1976

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“Athleisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleisure. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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