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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Friendship bracelets and Eras Tour sweatshirts galore filled the bustling Indianapolis International Airport on Monday morning as thousands of Swifties flew home after the three-night leg of the Eras Tour. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024 Striking a family pose, Cuoco wore a blue NFL jersey, fake beard and baseball cap, while Pelphrey sported a blonde wig, a pink Nike sweatshirt and white slides. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The quarter-zip sweatshirt paired with high-waisted, wide-leg pants creates the ultimate combo that's ideal for stepping off a plane looking put together with no effort required. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 And for families planning holiday travel, a 100% cotton baby sweatshirt romper is a must-have stowaway. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 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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