sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
ˈswet-ˌshərt 
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey
Examples of sweatshirt in a Sentence
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Viral video shows the teen, donning a black sweatshirt, approach the leader who is behind a pupil and attack him.
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USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Johnson is described as 130 pounds with a slim build; has long black, braided hair; wearing a red t-shirt under a black-hooded sweatshirt, and gray leggings and red Jordan-brand shoes.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
She is described as 5 feet tall, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and she was last seen wearing a black coat, a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
On Saturday, Kim posted an Instagram carousel featuring images of herself standing in front of the ocean and the setting sun while wearing a white bikini with what appeared to be a gray sweatshirt tied around her waist.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
After climbing atop the privacy partition at 11:41 p.m., Mr. Feliciano wraps the sweatshirts around his neck and jumps down, video shows.
—Ainara Tiefenthäler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Now discounted by 25 percent off at REI, this versatile sweatshirt is ultra-soft, sweat-wicking, and all around the perfect hiking shirt for sweaty adventures and rainy days alike.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children.
—The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
What's your go-to plane/travel outfit? Leggings, an oversized sweatshirt, and fuzzy socks.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Johnson is described as 130 pounds with a slim build; has long black, braided hair; wearing a red t-shirt under a black-hooded sweatshirt, and gray leggings and red Jordan-brand shoes.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
She is described as 5 feet tall, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and she was last seen wearing a black coat, a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
On Saturday, Kim posted an Instagram carousel featuring images of herself standing in front of the ocean and the setting sun while wearing a white bikini with what appeared to be a gray sweatshirt tied around her waist.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
After climbing atop the privacy partition at 11:41 p.m., Mr. Feliciano wraps the sweatshirts around his neck and jumps down, video shows.
—Ainara Tiefenthäler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Now discounted by 25 percent off at REI, this versatile sweatshirt is ultra-soft, sweat-wicking, and all around the perfect hiking shirt for sweaty adventures and rainy days alike.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children.
—The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
What's your go-to plane/travel outfit? Leggings, an oversized sweatshirt, and fuzzy socks.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
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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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