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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Joe Raedle | Getty Images Germany’s Adidas announced a 155% jump in first-quarter profit, as the sportswear giant confirmed its U.S. prices would increase as a result of tariffs.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Gant launches its debut women's fragrances: Following the success of its men’s fragrance line, American sportswear brand GANT has launched its first perfumes for women: Gant Preppy Rose and Gant Sunset Club.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Athletic previously reported that Adidas used a video of Messi to attract Yamal to sign with the sportswear brand in February 2024.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
German sportswear giant Adidas released preliminary first-quarter financial results with revenue of €6.2 billion ($6.9 billion based on current exchange rates), marking a 13% increase versus the prior year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Gant launches its debut women's fragrances: Following the success of its men’s fragrance line, American sportswear brand GANT has launched its first perfumes for women: Gant Preppy Rose and Gant Sunset Club.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Athletic previously reported that Adidas used a video of Messi to attract Yamal to sign with the sportswear brand in February 2024.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
German sportswear giant Adidas released preliminary first-quarter financial results with revenue of €6.2 billion ($6.9 billion based on current exchange rates), marking a 13% increase versus the prior year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 7 May. 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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