loungewear

noun

Definition of loungewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of loungewear That being said that’s completely different than the myriad ways to intentionally style elevated pajamas and loungewear for casual–and sometimes even more formal–settings. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead, these billowy bottoms maximize comfort through their ultra-soft fabric and flowy wide-leg silhouette that looks polished but feels like loungewear. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Nguyen is based in Los Angeles and reports to Kardashian and Grede, who started the brand in 2019 by reimagining women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Right now, shop up to 50% off hundreds of SKIMS styles, including bras, dresses, bodysuits, swim, and loungewear, like 30% off the Fits Everybody and Ultimate collections. — ABC News, 24 July 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
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sportswear company also reduced its full year revenue guidance.
    — Fred Imbert,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add a pair of kitten heels, and your underwear-as-outerwear outfit is set.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have introduced the yacht collection’s first sleepwear capsule, made from washable mulberry silk with a blue-and-white wave print inspired by the sea.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • The video, shared on TikTok, shows Green picking up the underwear from the stage using a drumstick and hanging them on a bandmate’s microphone stand.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas the rest of its footwear collaborations are one-time affairs, the all-black and all-white Air Force 1 Low have become perennial items much like Supreme’s T-shirts, socks and underwear with Hanes.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • There is a swarm of people gathered in Jordan Roth’s studio for a couture fitting.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The photos show the 32-year-old bride, in a custom Balenciaga couture gown, celebrating her big day with some of her A-list family and friends.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Celebrities including Zoe Kravitz, along with stylists and fashion insiders, are wearing tennis necklaces with everything from denim and knitwear to casual tailoring, proving that this once-formal jewel can be surprisingly everyday.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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