sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
ˈswet-ˌshərt 
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey
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He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black backpack, and Air Jordan 12 Retro Black University Gold basketball shoes.
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Madison Fields, 16, was last seen on Harry Lee Lane in a black Champion sweatshirt and camouflage pants.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Their latest collection launched this week, offering men’s straight jeans and women’s baggy jeans alongside sporty items like half-zip sweatshirts, pique polo shirts and boxy oxford shirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
PrettyGarden Straight-leg Sweatsuit This sweatshirt-and-pant combo offers that classic cozy feel with a slightly more structured silhouette.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Madison Fields, 16, was last seen on Harry Lee Lane in a black Champion sweatshirt and camouflage pants.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Their latest collection launched this week, offering men’s straight jeans and women’s baggy jeans alongside sporty items like half-zip sweatshirts, pique polo shirts and boxy oxford shirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
PrettyGarden Straight-leg Sweatsuit This sweatshirt-and-pant combo offers that classic cozy feel with a slightly more structured silhouette.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 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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