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

And luckily, Lululemon holds all the fall activewear and athleisure styles our hearts could desire. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024

And the department store retailer also rolled out Katherine Mason for Kinesis, a collaboration with fitness and fashion expert Katherine Mason for athleisure and performance pieces. —Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 16 Aug. 2024

The Curve New York show touched down at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this week, showcasing the latest intimate apparel alongside swim and athleisure. —Thomas Waller, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024

Team Nigeria will be sporting uniforms designed by Actively Black, an athleisure brand known for its commitment to athletic utility and cultural narrative. —Essence, 24 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

blend of athlete and leisure

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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