activewear

noun

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

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As part of its community retail strategy, the activewear giant hosts thousands of fitness and other events every year. Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Old Navy, which has quietly been building up its activewear business with new lines and fabric innovations, is launching an ad campaign focused on the category — its first in a decade — with a cast featuring Lindsay Lohan, Charo, Dylan Efron, Quen Blackwell and others. David Moin, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 Her look also marked the first time that activewear brand Athleta, who has sponsored Biles since 2021, had designed a look for the Met Gala. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 May 2025 In a crowded activewear space, Fabletics operates with a unique membership model that sets it apart from the competition, driving both digital and brick-and-mortar sales. Lauren Parker, WWD, 25 Mar. 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 5 Jun. 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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