athleisure
noun
ath·lei·sure
ˈath-ˌlē-zhər 
-ˌle-,
-ˌlā-
nonstandard ˈa-thə-
: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use
Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.—
Rob Haskell
—often used before another nounRob HaskellAthleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.—Nedra Rhone
Nedra RhoneExamples of athleisure in a Sentence
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With its exaggerated collar and slim-fitting pants, this outfit is the definition of elevated athleisure.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Here are some of the best budget-friendly athleisure finds from G4Free on Amazon.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Lululemon Athletica — Shares sank 13% after the athleisure company lowered its full-year earnings and revenue guidance , citing headwinds.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
According to a report published by Allied Market Research two years ago, the athleisure market is estimated to reach a $3.2-billion valuation by 2032.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Here are some of the best budget-friendly athleisure finds from G4Free on Amazon.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Lululemon Athletica — Shares sank 13% after the athleisure company lowered its full-year earnings and revenue guidance , citing headwinds.
—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
According to a report published by Allied Market Research two years ago, the athleisure market is estimated to reach a $3.2-billion valuation by 2032.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for athleisure
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“Athleisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleisure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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athleisure
noun
ath·lei·sure
ˈath-ˌlē-zhər
-ˌle-,
-ˌlā-
: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use
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