sweatshirt

noun

sweat·​shirt ˈswet-ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey

Examples of sweatshirt in a Sentence

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The gunman, who was dressed in a black sweatshirt, a black face mask, black-and-white sneakers, and was sporting a large gray backpack, had been laying in wait and crept up behind Thompson before shooting him, police said. Rocco Parascandola, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2024 Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men). Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024 The set includes a half-zip sweatshirt and a pair of matching sweatpants with an adjustable drawstring waist. Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 The crewneck sweatshirts are offered in navy and cream and a new hunter green. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweatshirt 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweatshirt was in 1925

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“Sweatshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatshirt. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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sweatshirt

noun
sweat·​shirt -ˌshərt How to pronounce sweatshirt (audio)
: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material

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