activewear

noun

Definition of activewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of activewear Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 The activewear brand released its $248 Big-A-- Bag earlier this month. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activewear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activewear
  1. sportswear
  2. outerwear
  3. loungewear
  4. underwear
  5. sleepwear
  6. couture
Noun
  • Xtep Group, which operates its core Xtep brand, X Young, and Saucony, as well as Merrell in China, is betting on the running category to facilitate growth in the country’s competitive sportswear market.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Adidas The German sportswear giant carried a halo from this summer’s World Cup, serving as an official FIFA sponsor and the outfitter for both finalists, Spain and Argentina.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Barn jackets and trench coats are quintessential fall outerwear, and this plaid-collar find combines both.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Classic tees for effortless layering, elegant slips for summer’s heat, statement skirts for a touch of drama, and playful outerwear for the season ahead.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Sofia Richie Grainge’s Low-Key Look While matching loungewear is not a new concept, there is no denying that Richie Grainge is equally comfortable and put-together in this monochromatic set.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For more of our favorite summer-to-fall capris, check out the best jeans, slacks, loungewear, and more below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Owen is bamboozled by a cunning opportunist, handcuffed, and robbed in his underwear.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney knows that wearing cute underwear can improve your whole day.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, using fans, keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day and opening windows for ventilation once outdoor temperatures cool down.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers?
    — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At the January couture shows in Paris, the look was epitomized by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and her devotion to an hourglass silhouette and toe-crunching heels.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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