activewear

noun

Definition of activewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of activewear Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 The activewear brand released its $248 Big-A-- Bag earlier this month. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activewear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activewear
  1. sportswear
  2. outerwear
  3. loungewear
  4. underwear
  5. sleepwear
  6. couture
Noun
  • Schotex develops performance textiles for outdoor, fashion, sportswear and industrial applications.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • People pass through exercising, out for a run after work, in sportswear, while Curtiss looks toward the clock across the way, at the entrance to Westward Drive, as if to indicate that his legacy defies time.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The sporty outerwear has since become a transitional dressing essential, with plenty more affordable versions popping up from Quince, Gap, and more.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Chinos, jersey and knitwear and outerwear are no longer outliers to tailoring but part and parcel of men’s desire to dress more smartly.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • From loungewear essentials like yoga pants and sweats to dressier picks like long-sleeve dresses and maxi skirts, there’s something on sale for everyone.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • On Christmas Day 2009, a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 tried to detonate explosives hidden in his underwear as the plane approached Detroit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The measuring device is a small disc that snaps into the back of a person’s underwear.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • The company will introduce Nicole + Felicia Evening as a new division of the couture house.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The event marked the first time Anderson has designed a couture wedding dress for a celebrity of Swift’s stature, and both the bride and groom wore Christian Louboutin shoes.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of couture

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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