activewear

noun

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

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

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Over in Sweden, one activewear brand, Sisterly Tribe, just released their new Scandi Luxe collection. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Before her cancer diagnosis, the author had a closet full of activewear and a pantry full of smoothie powders and skin-care supplements. Sue Williamson, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025 The company launched its first activewear collection in 2011. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors If fan reactions are any indication, the red activewear set from Vuori that Livvy Dunne modeled on Monday, December 9, must be flying off the shelves. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 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 1 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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