activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

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Nordstrom Don't overlook Nordstrom's winter sale section for activewear finds. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025 The Wellness Leggings, $43 (originally $245) Sweaty Betty Revive Hoody Best REI Deals Lean into your outdoorsy side with REI’s unparalleled activewear offerings, with sale items from Patagonia, prAna, and Smartwool in the mix. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 Year of Ours Ribbed and ready, this thermal set will pack quite a punch and add a little extra texture to your regular, activewear lineup. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 Western is really a way just like activewear, ready-to-wear and outdoor. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for activewear 

Word History

Etymology

active entry 1 + -wear (as in sportswear, underwear)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

activewear

noun
ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce activewear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r

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