athletic wear
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Definition
Noun: - Clothing designed for sports or physical exercise: This refers to garments specifically created to provide comfort, flexibility, and functionality during athletic activities. - Clothing suitable for casual wear: This sense describes the use of such sport-specific garments in everyday, non-athletic contexts due to their comfort and style.
Usage
"Athletic wear" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the category or collection of clothing items as a whole. - The store specializes in high-performance athletic wear for runners. - Athletic wear has become a major part of modern casual fashion.
Examples
- For sport:
- She changed into her athletic wear before heading to the gym.
- This brand's athletic wear is designed to wick away moisture during intense workouts.
- For casual wear:
- It's common to see people in athletic wear at coffee shops or airports.
- He prefers the comfort of athletic wear even when he's not exercising.
Advanced Usage
- As a market or industry term: "Athletic wear" is often used in business and retail contexts to describe a product sector.
- The athletic wear market has seen tremendous growth in the last decade.
Variants and Related Words
- Activewear: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "athletic wear."
- Sportswear: A broader term that can include athletic wear but may also encompass fan merchandise or clothing for specific sports.
- Athleisure: A portmanteau of "athletic" and "leisure," specifically describing athletic wear designed for both exercise and everyday casual use.
Synonyms
- Activewear
- Gym clothes
- Workout gear
- Exercise clothing
Related Phrases
- Performance wear: Often used for athletic wear engineered for specific athletic functions.
- Casual athletic wear: Explicitly denotes items intended for non-sporting, everyday use.
Noun
- attire worn for sport or for casual wear