skiwear

noun

ski·​wear ˈskē-ˌwer How to pronounce skiwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while skiing

Examples of skiwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in exceptional skiwear! Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 13 Apr. 2021 Unlike skiwear, there's no drop or release up for grabs. Maverick Li, Men's Health, 20 Mar. 2023 While current trends include bold colors and striking prints—and the desire for a standout ski look is not to be disregarded—the skiwear expert says simpler designs will perform best. Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Feb. 2023 Even when indoor dining was verboten for nearly two months this winter, ruddy-cheeked New Yorkers simply shrugged, put on their finest skiwear, and dined al fresco in 30-degree weather as though nothing was amiss. Kyle Smith, National Review, 24 Mar. 2021 Another European fashion label makes its presence known here this year: French skiwear brand Fusalp has a standalone storefront downtown now—its second in the US after the NYC opening last year. Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2023 Luxury skiwear meets denim in this unlikely pairing of two brands. Gaby Keiderling, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2023 The label made its first foray into skiwear recently with a snow capsule of ski suits and pants, puffers, sweaters, totes, boots and other accessories. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2023 With the slopes of St. Moritz as his backdrop, Giorgio Armani breathed new life into his skiwear business with a runway show in the snow on Saturday. Anders Christian Madsen, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiwear was in 1961

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“Skiwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiwear. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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