sweatshirt

American  

[swet-shurt] / ˈswɛtˌʃɜrt /

Or sweat shirt

noun

1. a loose, long-sleeved, collarless pullover of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, with close-fitting or elastic cuffs and sometimes a drawstring at the waist, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating.

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sweatshirt British  

/ ˈswɛtˌʃɜːt /

noun

1. a long-sleeved knitted cotton sweater worn by athletes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of sweatshirt

First recorded in 1920–25; sweat + shirt

Example Sentences

Occasionally he stops, grabs a random sweatshirt or towel, shakes it out, and tosses it to the floor.

From Literature

What did she expect him to do, swim back to Magpie Campground, dive under the river, lift the giant redwood with one hand, grab her sweatshirt off the hook, and swim back?

From Literature

Wright, wearing a grey sweatshirt and trousers, showed no emotion, even as Victoria's brother, Steven - who also spoke on behalf of his father - and Gemma, cried while detailing what his actions have done to them.

From BBC

He stood in the dock wearing glasses and a two-toned grey sweatshirt and as he made his admissions, gasps and some sighs were heard in the court room.

From BBC

Then she rubbed her wet nose on his sweatshirt.

From Literature