athleisure

noun

ath·​lei·​sure ˈath-ˌlē-zhər 

-ˌle-,

-ˌlā-,

 nonstandard  ˈa-thə-

: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use

Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.

—Rob Haskell

—often used before another noun

Athleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.

—Nedra Rhone

Examples of athleisure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, the category, which consists mainly of athleisure sneakers, generated $31 billion in sales, and was the number one footwear segment in terms of both dollar sales and incremental dollar volume growth, up 3 percent versus 2023. —Stephen Garner For Footwear News, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025

Its nylon exterior and polyester lining are easy to wipe clean, and the bag can be as easily worn with dressier outfits as athleisure. —Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025

Peloton just made its silky athleisure apparel easier to get your hands on. —Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

On January 30th, the brand will unveil its vision for sportswear and athleisure with a 65-piece collection that will range from $75 to $395. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

blend of athlete and leisure

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

athleisure

noun

ath·​lei·​sure

ˈath-ˌlē-zhər,

-ˌle-,

-ˌlā-

: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use