sportswear

noun

Definition of sportswearnext
as in outerwear

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Recent Examples of sportswear The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat. — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 There’s also the concern that Nike has fallen behind on innovation, with no new and exciting sportswear products to attract consumers, an issue compounded by the tariffs and high gas prices that have been squeezing consumer companies generally. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The sportswear maker was founded in the Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach in 1949, and produced its first soccer boot the following year. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportswear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswear
  1. outerwear
  2. activewear
  3. loungewear
  4. couture
  5. underwear
  6. tailoring
  7. sleepwear
  8. menswear
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
  • Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This convenient option has a whopping 15 compartments and a 44-pound weight capacity — ideal for storing bags, activewear, or small accessories.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, shop the most practical and elegant loungewear inspired by the ultimate multihyphenate.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • Fendi’s centenary Following Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, English fashion designer Kim Jones was appointed artistic director of couture and womenswear in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • The group is seeking gently used or new clothing, new socks and underwear, toiletries, hygiene products, and school supplies.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In photos obtained by Backgrid, Sweeney wore denim overalls, and showcasing her white underwear.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Akris is known for its timelessly elegant architectural tailoring using the finest materials, and it’s built a loyal following among professional women at the top of their game.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 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
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
  • Forty years after Top Gun opened, its influence can still be found across menswear.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Past recipients include buzzy names like Cecilie Bahnsen and Saks Potts, and this year, menswear designer Frederik Berner Kühl took home the top prize.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of menswear

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