activewear

noun

ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwer How to pronounce activewear (audio)

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

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Walmart has apparel brands like George (men’s shoes and clothing), and Athletic Works (activewear for men, women, and children). Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 High-quality activewear is an investment that can sometimes come with a hefty—albeit totally warranted—price tag. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 Competing in a packed league that spans performance activewear players and lifestyle labels, from Nike to Lacoste and Fila to Under Armour, the brand wants to to reclaim its prime spot in that conversation, said Ben Nuttall, head of marketing at Ellesse. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 The activewear brand is currently hiring sales staff, according to job postings on its website. Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for activewear

Word History

Etymology

active entry 1 + -wear (as in sportswear, underwear)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of activewear was in 1924

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“Activewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activewear. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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activewear

noun
ac·​tive·​wear ˈak-tiv-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce activewear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r

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