activewear

or ac·tive wear

[ ak-tiv-wair ]

noun

1. sportswear ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of activewear¹

active + wear

Example Sentences

In its announcement of the deal, Levi’s said the purchase allows it to diversify its business and break into the thriving activewear market.

From Quartz

Target’s focus on building its private-label brands, including designer dress collection and activewear line All in Motion, is paying off, with sales from the business rising 36 percent in the first quarter, their best growth so far.

From Washington Post

Simone Biles, the dominant star of women’s gymnastics, is ditching Nike for a deal with Gap’s Athleta activewear brand.

From Quartz

Set Active, an activewear brand, also used Clubhouse earlier this year, to host rooms to offer consumers an inside look at the brand.

From Digiday

Lululemon could potentially surpass Nike as the top women’s activewear brand in the US this year, according to an estimate from research firm NPD Group.

From Quartz

Set to hit shelves in November, Katrantzou's collection will feature activewear and footwear.

From The Daily Beast