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
  • Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • The brand, which was launched last August by Arielle Cole, manufactures luxury cooling sleepwear to help people with night sweats get a better night’s sleep.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • On April 27, per Cohen’s reporting, armed federal agents in bulletproof vests arrived at Morens’s home in Chester, Maryland, and handcuffed him in his underwear.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 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
  • These European linen pleated pants evoke the same look with their wide legs and smart tailoring.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of tailoring

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