activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)
Synonyms of activewearnext
: sportswear

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This convenient option has a whopping 15 compartments and a 44-pound weight capacity — ideal for storing bags, activewear, or small accessories. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Heated workouts Beyond Yoga recently launched its first high-sweat performance activewear line, glowzone, ideal for sweaty workouts like HIIT, hot yoga and Pilates. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Small-scale stripe, check and plaid apply to shirting fabrics and activewear. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 As someone who owns plenty of high-end activewear, this Amazon find surprised me so much. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for activewear

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Etymology

active entry 1 + -wear (as in sportswear, underwear)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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activewear

noun
ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce activewear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: sportswear

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