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loungewear

noun

Definition of loungewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of loungewear The wide-leg shape keeps things polished, while the stretchy fabric and elastic waistband feel more like loungewear. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026 Searches for striped matching sets have increased 324 percent, while searches for striped loungewear increased 309 percent between the same periods. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 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 As Brown mentioned, balloon pants are having a major moment this year, even in loungewear. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loungewear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loungewear
  1. sportswear
  2. activewear
  3. outerwear
  4. sleepwear
  5. underwear
  6. couture
  7. tailoring
Noun
  • Ayman El Bouhy, chairman at Champs Land, an Egyptian sportswear manufacturer operating out of the Mekka Industrial Zone in Abu Rawash, spoke about the fast-growing changes in the industry and inside his own business.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The sportswear industry is in a funk, dragged down by a lackluster market for lifestyle sneakers and apparel.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Founded by Rachel Dillon in 2019, CSB — formerly named Crop Shop Boutique — merges functional activewear with elevated design.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • With the rise of activewear as a high-fashion option, black biker shorts are no longer relegated to yoga studios and barre classes.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The funnel neck coat surfaces across the outerwear spectrum this fall.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of outerwear
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
  • Guests flitted around, in and out of racks filled with Skims’s big apparel and underwear hitters, and making use of the Skims photobooth.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Like her shoes and underwear, Larsson’s gloves were also custom-made just for her.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped out for the Berlin premiere of Sense & Sensibility in a baby blue satin Armani Privé SS05 couture gown and Boucheron jewelry.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The edits focus on key seasonal themes including maximalist looks, statement tailoring, elevated layering and modern takes on heritage pieces.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loungewear. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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