sweatshirt

noun

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

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Cut like the fan-favorite Scuba half-zip, this ultra-soft sweatshirt boasts a cozy fleece interior, breathable side slits, and oversized sleeves designed for layering. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025 Related Articles Prices include accessories for $58 to $198, tops and sweatshirts for $48 to $178, bottoms from $78 to $198 and jackets from $168 to $298. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 This lounge set includes a crewneck sweatshirt and cropped wide-leg relaxed pants with a stretchy elastic waistband and drawstring tie. Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Heads down and dark sweatshirt hoods up, there is barely any chatter. Naomi Schaefer Riley, National Review, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweatshirt

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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