sportswear

noun

Definition of sportswearnext
as in outerwear

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Recent Examples of sportswear Minimalist-chic sportswear brand Jacques is responsible for these compression shorts made from 4-way stretch with a dual-layer shell liner. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Karina has been the face of campaigns for luxury beauty, tourism, alcohol, footwear, food and beverages, coffeehouses, professional sports, sportswear, jewelry, technology, automobiles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, dolls and more. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026 The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat. — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportswear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswear
  1. outerwear
  2. activewear
  3. loungewear
  4. couture
  5. underwear
  6. tailoring
  7. sleepwear
  8. menswear
Noun
  • The sporty outerwear has since become a transitional dressing essential, with plenty more affordable versions popping up from Quince, Gap, and more.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Chinos, jersey and knitwear and outerwear are no longer outliers to tailoring but part and parcel of men’s desire to dress more smartly.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Intimates and activewear are technical categories—fit, stretch, comfort, durability and consistency matter.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Activewear After sweating it out in your beloved activewear, avoid using the hotter temperatures in the washing machine to sanitize and remove unpleasant odors.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • From loungewear essentials like yoga pants and sweats to dressier picks like long-sleeve dresses and maxi skirts, there’s something on sale for everyone.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • The company will introduce Nicole + Felicia Evening as a new division of the couture house.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The event marked the first time Anderson has designed a couture wedding dress for a celebrity of Swift’s stature, and both the bride and groom wore Christian Louboutin shoes.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Skims, the shapewear, underwear, loungewear, swimsuit, menswear brand founded in 2019 by reality television personality Kim Kardashian.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Does his significant other and babymama Isabel Haugseng Johansen constantly have to remind him to toss the underwear and socks in the laundry hamper as opposed to on the floor?
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • That British royal identity is also reflected in the house cut, which is being pushed as an alternative to soft Italian tailoring.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Few fabrics in the annals of men’s tailoring are as storied as seersucker.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring
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
  • By 2012, Will Beedle — who joined the company in 2006 as menswear director — was promoted to chief creative director, before stepping down in 2021.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Kit Butler joins Hilton in some frames to model Karl Lagerfeld menswear.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of menswear

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