sweat pants

Thân thiện

A runner wears sweat pants during a morning jog.

Definition

Noun: * Sweat pants: A type of loose-fitting, casual trousers, typically made of soft, absorbent fabric such as cotton jersey or fleece. They are designed for comfort and are often worn during athletic activities, for lounging, or as casual wear. A defining feature is the elastic or drawstring waistband and elastic cuffs at the ankles.

Usage

This noun is typically used in the plural form "sweat pants" (or "sweatpants" as one word). It refers to a single garment (one pair of trousers). * They are considered informal attire. * They are commonly associated with exercise, relaxation, and casual settings.

Examples

• After his morning run, he changed into a comfortable pair of sweat pants.
• Sweat pants and a hoodie are her preferred outfit for studying at home.
• The team wore matching grey sweat pants during warm-ups.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • The sweat pants trend has become popular in streetwear fashion.
• Can be part of compound nouns describing specific styles.
  • She prefers high-waisted sweat pants for better comfort.

Variants and Related Words

• Sweatpants (n): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
• Sweats (n, informal): A common shortened form.
  • I'm just going to put on some sweats.
• Joggers (n): A modern, more tailored style of sweat pants, often made of technical fabrics and featuring tapered legs.
• Track pants (n): Similar athletic trousers, often made of a lighter, smoother material like nylon, sometimes with a stripe down the side.

Synonyms

• Athletic pants
• Training pants
• Lounge pants (emphasizes the casual, relaxing purpose)

Antonyms

• Dress pants
• Trousers (in the formal sense)
• Slacks

Học thuật

Noun

1. loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes

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