loungewear

noun

Definition of loungewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of loungewear Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 So, Steven Bartlett, the twin sisters behind the fast-rising loungewear brand Phe Phe, Bran Flakezz, Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty and other creators drew buzz and excitement on the Croisette. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 From Levi's popular Baggy jeans to matching loungewear sets that are perfect for the airport, there are plenty of hot deals on everyday staples to browse. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Known for loungewear, undergarments, shapewear and swimwear, the company revealed a collaboration with TikTok sensation Funboy ahead of the summer season, which includes pool floaties and accessories. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 June 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
  • Ben Francis has spent more than a decade building Gymshark into one of Britain's biggest sportswear success stories.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Look at how ubiquitous sportswear has become in daily fashion or how precisely brands position themselves.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • From sweat-wicking activewear to pretty linen sets and maxi skirts.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Apparently, the underwear as outerwear trend is a no-go at Wimbledon.
    — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Within that, footwear, lightweight outerwear and accessories were the clear winners, as buyers leaned into versatile categories that can work across seasons.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • The Eberjey x Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is the first sleepwear collaboration for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and the partnership ties in with Eberjey’s 30th anniversary.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Founder and president of ‘Le Slip Francais’ underwear brand, Guillaume Gibault poses in the Bonne Nouvelle textile factory in Aubervilliers, surburb of Paris, on February 12, 2025.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • There’s also a vast footwear area where people can sit down and try on a pair of shoes in peace, while the lingerie department showcases different styles of bras and underwear.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • This season proved how ‘hot’ couture can be — quite literally.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • In tandem with Vanhée’s couture debut, Grace Wales Bonner will be making her runway debut as creative director of menswear at Hermès next January, ensuring the house kicks off 2027 with a bang.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Civilians soon noticed that the pleated, higher-rise style was a natural fit with tailoring, and it was adopted by the Riviera set in peacetime.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • The Updated Lady introduces a fresh take on suiting, with relaxed tailoring, sculptural shapes, and silhouettes that feel powerful without sacrificing ease.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loungewear. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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