activewear
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Definition
Noun: Clothing designed to be worn during exercise or athletic activity, or as comfortable casual wear. It is typically made from flexible, breathable fabrics.
Usage
"Activewear" refers to the specific category of clothing intended for physical activity. It is a mass noun.
Examples: * She bought new activewear for her yoga class. * The store specializes in high-performance activewear for runners. * Modern activewear is often worn as everyday casual attire.
Advanced Usage
- As a retail/industry term: The word is commonly used in fashion, retail, and marketing contexts to denote a specific product category distinct from formalwear or traditional casualwear.
- The company's activewear line saw a 30% increase in sales this quarter.
Variants and Related Words
- Athleisure (n): A portmanteau of "athletic" and "leisure," this is a related fashion trend describing designed to be worn both for exercise and in other social settings.
- Sportswear (n): A close synonym, though it can sometimes imply clothing for specific team sports or have a slightly broader application.
Synonyms
Athletic wear, gym wear, workout clothes, sports clothing.
Antonyms
Formalwear, business attire, evening wear.
Noun
- attire worn for sport or for casual wear