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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While many park pros swear off denim shorts for athleisure styles like bike shorts, the right product won’t let the 20,000 daily steps stand between you and your outfit planning.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Acknowledging mom's everyday love for leggings, this fresh pair is a thoughtful gift that elevates her athleisure style.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Maggie Witt has teamed up with Fit Brit, a Kansas City luxury women’s athleisure brand, to create a women’s workout apparel collection that launches Sunday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
The designs feature a luxurious take on athleisure style, and promote sustainable practices for better peace-of-mind.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Acknowledging mom's everyday love for leggings, this fresh pair is a thoughtful gift that elevates her athleisure style.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Maggie Witt has teamed up with Fit Brit, a Kansas City luxury women’s athleisure brand, to create a women’s workout apparel collection that launches Sunday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
The designs feature a luxurious take on athleisure style, and promote sustainable practices for better peace-of-mind.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Athleisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleisure. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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