activewear

noun

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

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For more activewear recommendations, check out our guides to the Best Leggings, Best Running Shoes, and Best Barefoot Shoes. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025 Jean styles inspired by the ones celebs are wearing are also on sale at Levi’s, while Outdoor Voices activewear is up to 85 percent off. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 That means big electronics will likely cost more, as could sneakers and apparel from Nike, Adidas, and other major activewear brands. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025 Most of these activewear looks can go straight from the Pilates studio to brunch with friends, weekend errands, or even a low-key date depending on your plans. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 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 26 Apr. 2025.

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activewear

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

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