gym suit
Definition
Noun: * A set of clothing specifically designed and often required to be worn during participation in gymnastic exercise or physical education classes.
Usage
A "gym suit" is a uniform for athletic activity. It is typically a one-piece or two-piece garment made from a stretchy, breathable fabric like cotton or polyester, allowing for freedom of movement. The term is often associated with school physical education programs.
Examples
- All students must wear the standard school gym suit for physical education class.
- She changed into her gym suit in the locker room before basketball practice.
- The old-fashioned wool gym suit was uncomfortable for exercising.
Advanced Usage
- The term can evoke a sense of nostalgia or specific historical periods, as the style of gym suits has changed significantly over time (e.g., from bloomers to modern shorts and t-shirts).
- In some contexts, "gym suit" may refer broadly to any dedicated athletic wear, though "workout clothes" or "activewear" is more common in modern general usage.
Variants and Related Words
- Gym clothes (n. pl.): A more general, modern term for clothing worn for exercise or sports.
- Athletic wear / Activewear (n.): The broad category of clothing designed for sports and physical exercise.
- PE uniform (n.): A direct synonym, especially in a school context (PE = Physical Education).
Synonyms
- Athletic uniform
- Exercise clothing
- PE kit (common in British English)
Antonyms
- Formal wear
- Street clothes
- Everyday attire
Noun
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clothes prescribed for wear while participating in gymnastic exercise
