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
  • Li has bewitched the fashion set with his eye for color-blocking—which is almost Lego-like, but infinitely chicer—and his topsy-turvy take on American sportswear.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The brand is also expanding to studio training with the launch of SoftSense, an 11-piece activewear collection available in six colorways and designed for Pilates.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lastly, don’t sleep on FP Movement, which carries so many stylish activewear and athleisure pieces.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • The 37-piece collections feature refined knitwear in cashmere, merino wool and Gap’s signature CashSoft, alongside statement outerwear, tailored pieces and new expressions of Gap denim.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Fall 2026 Coat Trends to Shop Strong outerwear anchored the fall 2026 collections.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • During the Italian section of the film, Miranda comes to Andy’s hotel room at an ungodly hour and Andy is still in her cool sleepwear.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Intimissimi, a leading player in the lingerie and underwear sector, is offering a moment of calm in a city defined by constant motion.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Upon entering the mock prison, the inmates underwent a strip-search and then had to put on loose-fitting smocks with no underwear.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Grace Wales Bonner’s first menswear collection and a new couture offering by Nadège Vanhée are expected in January.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Last night, surrounded by family, Kardashian celebrated her 46th at Tuscan steakhouse Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in two pieces of vintage couture, designed by Paco Rabanne himself.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Loungewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loungewear. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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