sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt ˈswet-ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey

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This oversized wearable blanket sweatshirt features soft microfleece on the outside and thick, warm, sherpa lining on the inside. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 There will be raffle items, silent auction items, BDR t-shirts and sweatshirts, food truck, dog costume contest, beer and more. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 The picture showed what appeared to be a Life of a Showgirl vinyl and sweatshirt, as well as a note penned by the pop star. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025 The polo collar and ribbed hem give the sweatshirt a polished look. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweatshirt

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweatshirt was in 1925

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“Sweatshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatshirt. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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sweatshirt

noun
sweat·​shirt -ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material

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