sweat suit
Definition
Noun: A two-piece athletic garment, typically made of soft, absorbent fabric like cotton fleece, designed for comfort during exercise or casual wear. It consists of a sweatshirt (a long-sleeved pullover or hoodie) and matching sweatpants.
Usage
A sweat suit is worn for physical exercise, warming up, or as comfortable casual attire. It is not typically considered formal wear. - She put on her sweat suit before going for a morning run. - On lazy weekends, he prefers to relax in a comfortable sweat suit.
Advanced Usage
- "To live in a sweat suit": To wear sweat suits very frequently, often implying a very casual or relaxed lifestyle.
- Since he started working from home, he practically lives in a sweat suit.
Variants and Related Words
- Sweatsuit (Noun): An alternative, single-word spelling with the same meaning.
- Tracksuit (Noun): A very similar garment, often implying a slightly more fitted or stylish design, sometimes made of synthetic materials. While often used interchangeably, "tracksuit" can sometimes suggest a suit intended for running or track sports.
- Sweatpants (Noun): The pants component of a sweat suit.
- Sweatshirt (Noun): The top component of a sweat suit.
Synonyms
- Athletic suit: A general term for a two-piece outfit designed for sports.
- Jogging suit: Specifically implies a suit worn for running or jogging.
- Warm-up suit: Emphasizes its use for warming up before athletic activity.
Related Phrases
- To suit up (in a sweat suit): To put on a sweat suit.
- The team suited up in their new sweat suits for the pre-game warm-up.
Noun
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garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
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