streetwear

noun

street·​wear ˈstrēt-ˌwer 

: a style of fashionable casual clothing that features items such as sneakers, hoodies, T-shirts, and baggy pants and that emerged from and is inspired by a blend of urban subcultures (such as hip-hop, skateboarding, and surfing)

In recent years, streetwear has blurred the lines between casual wear and luxury fashion. … From gym sessions to coffee runs, or even a night out layered under a jacket , these hoodies work everywhere.

—Gerrita Bikker

Originally rooted in the subcultures of skate and surf in California, streetwear has transcended its niche origins to become a dominant force in the global fashion industry.

—Usman Ghani

—often used before another noun

a streetwear brand

streetwear designers

Examples of streetwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The trend has made its way from casual streetwear to the runway and red carpet, with celebrities increasingly pairing graphic tees with designer clothing and accessories. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The first night features couture brands, with high fashion collections, while the second night highlights streetwear. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Secondhand Sidequest Thrift shopping is turning into a treasure hunt for never-worn, hard-to-find archival pieces from the ‘90s and early 2000s, such as dead stock tees, uniform tops, vintage sportswear, and archive streetwear. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

street entry 1 + wear entry 2 (sense 2a)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streetwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare