activewear

noun

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

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Amazon, Wayfair, Nordstrom, and Spanx are offering steep discounts on summer essentials including breezy dresses, comfy activewear, cooling bedding, and more. Nicol Natale, People.com, 30 May 2025 After working in the activewear industry with brands like Outdoor Voices and Backcountry, Thompson saw a gap in the market for gear that’s both functional and stylish. Forbes Under 30 Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 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 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 17 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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