sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
ˈswet-ˌshərt 
: a loose collarless pullover or jacket usually of heavy cotton jersey
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The sweatshirt boasts a half-zip style and a foldover collar, while the pants have a flowy, wide-leg finish and an adjustable elastic waistband for comfort.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Shoppers say this cropped sweatshirt bridges the gap between tee and sweatshirt material, which is a major perk for confusing spring temps.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
As Ikram was walking to her house, prosecutors said Campbell — who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, mask, and gloves — ran up behind her and threw a cup of liquid in her face.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Sure, there was plenty of Chiefs gear in the crowd, one young girl wearing a Kansas City sweatshirt.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Shoppers say this cropped sweatshirt bridges the gap between tee and sweatshirt material, which is a major perk for confusing spring temps.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
As Ikram was walking to her house, prosecutors said Campbell — who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, mask, and gloves — ran up behind her and threw a cup of liquid in her face.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Sure, there was plenty of Chiefs gear in the crowd, one young girl wearing a Kansas City sweatshirt.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Sweatshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatshirt. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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sweatshirt
noun
sweat·shirt
-ˌshərt
: a loose collarless usually long-sleeved pullover or jacket of soft absorbent material
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