leisure wear
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Definition
Noun: * Casual, comfortable clothing: Informal clothing specifically designed for wearing during periods of relaxation, rest, or non-work activities. It emphasizes comfort and ease over formality.
Usage
- "Leisure wear" is an uncountable noun. You refer to it as a category, not individual items (e.g., "I bought some new leisure wear," not "I bought a leisure wear").
- It describes the of the clothing (for leisure time) rather than a single specific garment.
- Commonly used in retail, fashion, and lifestyle contexts to categorize clothing.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Athleisure": A modern portmanteau of "athletic" and "leisure," describing clothing designed for both athletic activities and casual wear. While related, "athleisure" often implies a more fashionable, hybrid style compared to general "leisure wear."
- Her wardrobe is mostly athleisure, perfect for going from the gym to running errands.
Variants and Related Words
- Leisurewear: A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
- Casual wear: A very close synonym, though it can sometimes encompass slightly smarter clothing than typical "leisure wear."
- Activewear: Clothing designed for sports or exercise, which often overlaps with leisure wear in terms of comfort but has a different primary purpose.
- Loungewear: Clothing specifically designed for relaxing at home, such as pajamas or robes; a subset of leisure wear.
Synonyms
- Casual clothing
- Informal wear
- Relaxed attire
Antonyms
- Formal wear
- Business attire
- Work clothes
- Evening wear
Noun
- informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing