sportswear

noun

sports·wear | \ ˈspȯrts-ˌwer

Definition of sportswear

: clothing suitable for recreation broadly : clothing designed for casual or informal wear

Examples of sportswear in a Sentence

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The sportswear brand first launched its Plus Size Collection in 2017. — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Nike adds mannequins for plus-sized and para-sport athletes to its flagship store," 7 June 2019 But on top of his contract being terminated, Folau lost sponsorship deals with companies including car manufacturer Land Rover and sportswear brand Asics. — Ben Morse, CNN, "Israel Folau fights 'unlawful termination' of Australia rugby contract," 6 June 2019 In 2016, the Rihanna launched her first foray into fashion with a contemporary clothing line backed by sportswear brand Puma, called Fenty x Puma. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "Rihanna is Reportedly Launching a Luxury Fashion House," 17 Jan. 2019 Beyonce will also design her own signature footwear and sportswear apparel for the brand, separate from Ivy Park. — Asia Milia Ware, Teen Vogue, "Beyoncé Is Partnering With Adidas To Relaunch Ivy Park," 4 Apr. 2019 Two years ago, Adidas was easily outpacing Nike in the global sportswear market. — Carol Ryan, WSJ, "Adidas Is Slipping From its Personal Best," 13 Mar. 2019 Beyoncé joins a crew of fellow superstars who have forayed into the world of sportswear. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Beyhive, Rejoice! Adidas and Beyoncé Are Teaming Up on a Cool New Label," 4 Apr. 2019 Makers of sportswear and fleece jackets are trying to address concerns about tiny plastic particles from synthetic clothing finding their way into seafood and drinking water. — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, "The Tiny Plastics in Your Clothes Are Becoming a Big Problem," 7 Mar. 2019 After working in the music industry for 25 years, Ivery was recently named the Creative Director of STLA, a luxury sportswear brand by Sergio Tecchini. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Ellen Pompeo’s Husband Chris Ivery Doesn't Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' and We Totally Get It," 1 Mar. 2019

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