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activewear

American  
[ak-tiv-wair] / ˈæk tɪvˌwɛər /
Or active wear

noun

  1. sportswear.


Etymology

Origin of activewear

active + wear


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The activewear retailer said it now expects annual sales to be $10.35 billion to $10.5 billion, down from its previous guidance of $11 billion to $11.15 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Lululemon Athletica was the S&P 500’s worst performer, tumbling 17% after the activewear retailer posted declining sales and cut its outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The activewear brand late Tuesday named David Denton as its next chief financial officer, effective Aug. 17.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

The 38-year-old has been free to sign with a retail partner for his line of shoes and sports wear since ending a 12-year deal with US activewear firm Under Armour last year.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

Paxton posted on social media on Monday that he launched an investigation into Lululemon over the potential presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in activewear.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

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