activewear

noun

Definition of activewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of activewear With the rise of activewear as a high-fashion option, black biker shorts are no longer relegated to yoga studios and barre classes. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2026 Underwear, socks, T-shirts, tank tops and activewear should all go in after every wear. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 This belt bag from Pander looks strikingly similar to a more expensive activewear brand’s. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 O’Neill has to reposition the brand to appeal to younger shoppers who have shifted their spending to Alo for yoga clothes or FP Movement and Vuori for activewear and continue to dial back discounts. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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
  • For sportswear retailers, the focus of the sports most popular in each region will also factor into that equation.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Be sure to check out the ever-changing roster of activities, including country excursions outfitted by outerwear company Barbour and parlor games featuring Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, and Connect 4 designed by Edie Parker.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Tisci introduced a younger aesthetic by combining streetwear influences with traditional outerwear and tailoring.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Upon opening, the store will feature Djerf Avenue’s bestsellers including the Breezy shirt, loungewear and plush robes, alongside a handful of store exclusives like key chains, a deck of cards and water bottles.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • There is more work to be done and women's underwear to redesign.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The event will showcase 100 collections of fabrics and accessories for beachwear, underwear and athleisure for Summer 2028.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Rita Ora Rita Ora pulled a dress from ArdAzAei’s fall 2026 couture collection — a long-sleeve black dress with a midi hemline crafted with an allover lacy design and florals throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designers are dipping couture in peat; memes on Instagram offer help choosing your bog witch name.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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