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

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He was dressed in a T-shirt and a tracksuit jacket, and spoke with an offbeat affability—a holdover from Boulder’s hippie days. Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 In the men’s collection, this comes to life through tracksuits with looser fits and red, black and white color blocking featuring adidas’ iconic 3-Stripes, alongside Tyshawn denim shorts, as well as tees and jacquard jerseys in neutral tones. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026 The fashion alone — baggy tracksuits, blond highlights — underscores the passage of more than two decades. Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Usually associated with evening wear, velvet's rich, supple texture and glossy sheen can elevate even the most basic pieces, like the tracksuit above. Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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