sportswear
/'spɔ:tsweəs/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Clothing designed for sports or athletic activities: "Sportswear" refers to garments specifically created to be worn during physical exercise or sports participation. These items prioritize comfort, flexibility, and functionality.
- Casual clothing inspired by athletic attire: "Sportswear" also commonly denotes casual, everyday clothing that adopts the style, fabrics, or designs of athletic wear, even when not used for sports.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The store specializes in high-performance sportswear for runners.
- She prefers to wear comfortable sportswear, like leggings and a hoodie, even when she's not working out.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective noun: "Sportswear" is typically used as an uncountable noun referring to the category as a whole.
- Modern sportswear often uses moisture-wicking fabrics.
Variants and Related Words
- Activewear (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "sportswear" to mean clothing for exercise.
- Athleisure (n): A blend of "athletic" and "leisure," describing sportswear designed to be worn both for exercise and in casual settings.
- Gym wear (n): A more specific term for clothing intended for use in a gym or fitness center.
Synonyms
- Athletic apparel: A formal term for clothing designed for sports.
- Workout clothes: Informal term for garments worn during exercise.
Related Phrases
- Performance sportswear: Specifies sportswear engineered for high-level athletic activity, emphasizing technical features.
- Casual sportswear: Refers to athletic-style clothing worn primarily for leisure, not performance.
Noun
- attire worn for sport or for casual wear