sweat shirt

A child wears a sweat shirt to play outside.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A loose, long-sleeved knitted garment: "sweat shirt" refers to a type of casual, typically cotton or fleece, top worn for warmth or during exercise. It is usually long-sleeved and has a round or V-shaped neckline, often with a hood (though a "hoodie" is a specific variant).

Usage Examples

• (A casual, comfortable garment for physical activity.)
• (A piece of clothing for casual or sportswear.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sweat shirt" vs. "sweatshirt": The term is often written as one word ("sweatshirt") in modern English, but "sweat shirt" is a standard two-word variant. Both refer to the same garment.
  • The store sells both cotton sweat shirts and fleece sweat shirts. (Different materials for the same type of clothing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sweatshirt (n): the more common single-word spelling.
  • His sweatshirt was too big for him. (A casual top.)
• Sweatpants (n): matching trousers made of the same material, often worn with a sweat shirt.
  • She wore sweatpants and a sweat shirt to relax at home. (Casual loungewear set.)
• Hoodie (n): a sweat shirt with a hood, often with a front pocket.
  • He prefers a hoodie over a regular sweat shirt for cold weather. (A hooded variant.)

Synonyms

• Jersey: a knitted top, often used for sports (but typically lighter than a sweat shirt).
• Pullover: a garment put on by pulling it over the head, which can include sweat shirts.
• Fleece: a soft, warm fabric used for sweat shirts, often used as a synonym for the garment itself (e.g., ).

Related Idioms

• However, the garment is associated with casualness and comfort in phrases like "sweat shirt weather" (cool enough to wear one).
  • It's sweat shirt weather today — perfect for a walk. (Weather cool enough for a sweat shirt.)