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 In Sydney, Zendaya made athleisure high-fashion with a custom tank top and sheer skirt with briefs by Lacoste, which was founded in 1933 by tennis legend René Lacoste, who earned seven Grand Slams throughout his career and introduced a lightweight polo to the courts. —

Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 Unbeknownst to most, Amazon is bursting with comfortable and affordable athleisure matching sets that are perfectly suited for busy individuals like you and me. —

Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024 Our picks include casual work styles, outdoor pants, and athleisure for all travel occasions. —

ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024 In its latest earnings report, Lululemon’s annual revenue and profit fell short of expectations due to weak demand for its premium athleisure and accessories. —

Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024 Former employees at the once-viral athleisure brand Outdoor Voices vented their frustration about chair Ashley Merrill to Fortune after the company abruptly laid off 80% of its corporate employees and closed down all of its retail stores in early March. —

Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024 In fact, this spring, he’s already cultivated a new uniform that’s all about comfortable athleisure pieces. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024 The luxury streetwear brand launched its athletics brand in 2023 and since then is going full force with its luxe athleisure pieces which will be available beginning on April 3. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 That may include breezy dresses, sandals, and packable layers, don’t overlook elevated athleisure for the flights and durable yet stylish bags. —

Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024

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