sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
ˈswet-ˌshərt 
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey
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As the victim began to drive, the dash camera footage showed Conaway putting on a black sweatshirt and face mask.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
An intricate textured pattern lends visual interest to this matching set with a slouchy short-sleeve sweatshirt and drawstring shorts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The shooter was dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The team will be offering merch that includes tote bags, spices, sweatshirts, aprons and zines.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
An intricate textured pattern lends visual interest to this matching set with a slouchy short-sleeve sweatshirt and drawstring shorts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The shooter was dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The team will be offering merch that includes tote bags, spices, sweatshirts, aprons and zines.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Sweatshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatshirt. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
-ˌshərt
: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material
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