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

1. informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing