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

She was last seen wearing a pink half-length sweatshirt and blue pants with silver stars. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 July 2026

The sweatshirt-fabric robes modeled on boxers' cover-ups are a nice change up from the typical hotel offerings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

My answer has long been Alo’s selection of leggings, sweatshirts, and matching sets, but my summer wardrobe needed some lightweight, breathable pieces that are equally versatile. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The airy, lightweight sweatshirt dress features subtle puff sleeves and an elegant, V-neck collar. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 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