tracksuit

noun

track·​suit ˈtrak-ˌsüt How to pronounce tracksuit (audio)
: a suit of clothing consisting usually of a jacket and pants that is often worn by athletes when working out

Examples of tracksuit in a Sentence

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For instance, skirt sets and comfy half-zip pullovers are sticking around for another season, while sporty tracksuits are gearing up for a moment just in time for the athletic event of the year (that would be the Winter Olympics). Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Now people can buy luxury hoodies and tracksuits and find a decent suit or cocktail dress at Uniqlo or Zara—this is fashion’s new reality. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026 He’s flanked by a Kenny G-like saxophone player (Fred Armisen) and a lively backup dancer clad in a red tracksuit (Jason Sudeikis). Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026 Decked out in a purple velour tracksuit, layered necklaces, a tattered blonde wig, and a tiara, Jimmy is the cult leader to a small, depraved group of satanists who claim to be the son of the Devil himself. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tracksuit

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tracksuit was in 1922

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“Tracksuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tracksuit. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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