sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt ˈswet-ˌshərt 

: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey

Examples of sweatshirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brushed inside with a textured outside, these relaxed joggers and matching sweatshirt are breathable yet provide a bit of warmth in the best way. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

According to the retailer, shoppers can find women's denim starting at $12, men's T-shirts starting at $5 and children's sweatshirts starting at $8. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Last year, Katz filmed a video of his new protégé shucking oysters, chopping wood, swinging kettlebells, and speaking directly to the camera in a muddy sweatshirt about how the oligarchy had screwed their beloved state. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Styles wore his Sambas with black jeans and a graphic sweatshirt for a casual, off-duty look. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweatshirt

• alert
• assert
• avert
• dessert
• divert
• evert
• exert
• inert
• insert
• invert
• nightshirt
• overt

Kids Definition

sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt -ˌshərt 

: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material