athleisure

noun

ath·​lei·​sure ˈath-ˌlē-zhər 

-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

Each month, the brand will quietly markdown travel-friendly athleisure pieces at uber-low prices, and right now, there are major deals on everything from Vuori joggers and leggings to active dresses and jumpsuits for as low as $25. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

Stewart’s clothing collection is jam-packed with everyday options, including lightweight blouses, pants, and casually cool athleisure, with several new styles dropping for summer. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 July 2025

Lululemon is celebrating summer the best way the athleisure brand knows how: by throwing a Summer Scores event. —Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025

The athleisure label also asserted that Costco is known to use manufacturers of popular brands’ products for its own Kirkland private label. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

blend of athlete and leisure

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for athleisure

• displeasure
• countermeasure
• leisure
• measure
• pleasure
• treasure

Kids Definition

athleisure

noun

ath·​lei·​sure

ˈath-ˌlē-zhər,

-ˌle-,

-ˌlā-

: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use