sportswear

noun

sports·wear | \ ˈspȯrts-ˌwer

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Definition of sportswear

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

Examples of sportswear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Los Angeles Lakers swingman eventually signed with Nike and released 11 signature shoes with the sportswear giant. — Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, "Kobe Bryant's estate ends 18-year partnership with Nike," 21 Apr. 2021 The German sportswear giant just unveiled a version of its iconic Stan Smith trainers made from mycelium leather. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, "Adidas Is Working on a Stan Smith Sneaker Made From Mushroom Leather," 19 Apr. 2021 As celebrities cut their ties to foreign brands, Li-Ning, a Chinese sportswear giant, announced that Xiao Zhan, a boy band member, would become its new global ambassador. — New York Times, "As China Targets H&M and Nike, Local Brands See Their Chance," 6 Apr. 2021 The Callas Milano aesthetic shares similarities with Lam’s tony American sportswear, but the New York designer isn’t involved in the project. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "Introducing Callas Milano—A Made-in-Italy Luxury Brand With Sustainable Bona Fides," 5 Apr. 2021 Which isn’t to say that American sportswear is devoid of glamour. — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, "American Fashion Is All About Hustle and Drive—And That’s What’s Going to Save It," 5 Mar. 2021 Amanna now has his eye on challenging the sportswear industry’s heavyweights. — Iain Martin, Forbes, "30 Under 30 Europe Retail And ECommerce 2021: Europe’s New And Next Retail Moguls," 8 Apr. 2021 The end result is stylish sportswear tops, cycling shorts, and sneakers. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Sport These Sustainably-Made Activewear Brands for Your Next Workout," 6 Apr. 2021 Alex Xie, a marketing consultant who works with companies in China, used the sportswear industry as an example. — New York Times, "As China Targets H&M and Nike, Local Brands See Their Chance," 6 Apr. 2021

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29 Apr 2021

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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 10 May. 2021.

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sportswear

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sportswear

: clothes that people wear for playing sports

chiefly US : comfortable clothes that people wear for informal activities

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