loungewear

noun

Definition of loungewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of loungewear Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 While on the road, DeSorbo launched a loungewear line called Daphne (named after her beloved cat), and then hosted red carpets for Vanity Fair’s Oscar party and the Actor Awards. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 But by definition, a nightgown is only meant for sleep and loungewear. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • For sportswear retailers, the focus of the sports most popular in each region will also factor into that equation.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The intimate apparel brand, which includes the Offline by Aerie subbrand for activewear and athleisure, has experienced outsized growth, quarter after quarter.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Be sure to check out the ever-changing roster of activities, including country excursions outfitted by outerwear company Barbour and parlor games featuring Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, and Connect 4 designed by Edie Parker.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Tisci introduced a younger aesthetic by combining streetwear influences with traditional outerwear and tailoring.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 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
  • The audience cheered and a couple of crowd members tossed underwear onto the stage.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Not far away is Lucas’s now iconic photograph Chicken Knickers (1997), showing a raw whole chicken affixed to the front of a woman’s underwear.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Rita Ora Rita Ora pulled a dress from ArdAzAei’s fall 2026 couture collection — a long-sleeve black dress with a midi hemline crafted with an allover lacy design and florals throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designers are dipping couture in peat; memes on Instagram offer help choosing your bog witch name.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Alba, for his part, has been making the case for tailoring in the material for years.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Miguel Castro Freitas, the new designer at Mugler, showed his first collection a year ago in Paris, an effort that promised a re-alignment with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s point of view on tailoring and ready-to-wear.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loungewear. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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