activewear

noun

Definition of activewearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of activewear 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 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 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
  • Cali in particular is known as a destination for apparel production, specializing in denim and sportswear.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Luckily, there’s a polished alternative to solve my outerwear dilemma.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • From Saint Laurent to Zara, luxury houses and affordable retailers alike have released their own take on performance outerwear as the gorpcore trend continues its chokehold on the fashion elite.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Score fall essentials like layer-friendly tops, cozy loungewear, and cute coffee cups, plus handy finds like a quick-dry hair towel and an insulated grocery bag.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Simple, comfortable, and casual, the loungewear look held its own without accessories.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 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
  • 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
  • Wedding gowns are couture pieces that require many hours to craft thanks to their intricate layers, beading, embroidery, and bodice construction.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activewear. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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