sportswear
noun
sports·wear
ˈspȯrts-ˌwer 
1
: clothing designed for casual or informal wear
… American designer Claire McCardell, one of the pioneers, in the 1940's, of the casual school of fashion known as sportswear, … established that she would never make a dress without pockets—women needed a place to put their hands, she said.—
Bernadine Morris
Bernadine MorrisIsaia has moved quickly to pivot its in-house production, supplementing flamboyant suiting with casual sportswear and all the pieces a man needs to dress down his suits and sport coats.—Robb Report
Robb ReportMix-and-match monochrome is the latest trend in sportswear separates …—Dana Dickey
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: clothing designed to be worn for sports or fitness training
… showed off her incredible abs as she poses in the gym wearing sportswear.—James Brinsford
James Brinsford… the Boston-based sportswear brand unveiled tennis star Coco Gauff's new signature tennis shoe …—Victor Deng
Victor DengFootball sportswear refers to specially designed sportswear products that offer enhanced physical movement and comfort to the players. They include a wide range of products, consisting of jerseys, pants, shorts, socks, and shoes, that are utilized by athletes for training and playing purposes.—ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Try garages or basements for camping gear and outdoor sportswear that is not used often.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The thread itself will be available for sale to other brands, and early discussions are underway with other sportswear labels and with companies in the furniture and automotive sectors.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2020, the British sportswear label Fred Perry temporarily pulled one of its signature polo shirts in black and yellow stripes after it became associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right organization in the US.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
First, a woman was arrested last week after a search of her home turned up goods stolen from a sportswear retailer in Carlsbad.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The thread itself will be available for sale to other brands, and early discussions are underway with other sportswear labels and with companies in the furniture and automotive sectors.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2020, the British sportswear label Fred Perry temporarily pulled one of its signature polo shirts in black and yellow stripes after it became associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right organization in the US.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
First, a woman was arrested last week after a search of her home turned up goods stolen from a sportswear retailer in Carlsbad.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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sportswear
noun
sports·wear
ˈspō(ə)rt-ˌswa(ə)r
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-,
-ˌswe(ə)r
: clothes suitable for sports or for casual or informal wear
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