activewear

noun

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

Examples of activewear in a Sentence

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Walmart’s activewear selection includes more pairs that are on sale right now. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 The technology has proven success in the activewear category. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025 There’s a certain art to elevating your activewear. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 Nike Sportswear Women’s Jacket Nike Sportswear Women’s Jacket Save 30% on Nike activewear with code CYBER at the brand’s extended Cyber Monday sale. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 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 23 Jan. 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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