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.—
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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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The Canadian sportswear company introduced the latest iteration of its ShowZero platform, a yarn-level innovation engineered to conceal visible sweat during activity while maintaining breathability, moisture management and lightweight comfort.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Pains have also been taken to ensure the accuracy of their costumes in these scenes – from John’s louche sportswear to Carolyn’s low-key off-duty look.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Girlfriend Collective, in 2016, became one of the first brands to make performance sportswear from recycled materials and offers designs in a range of sizes from XXS to 6XL.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Pains have also been taken to ensure the accuracy of their costumes in these scenes – from John’s louche sportswear to Carolyn’s low-key off-duty look.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Girlfriend Collective, in 2016, became one of the first brands to make performance sportswear from recycled materials and offers designs in a range of sizes from XXS to 6XL.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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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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