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Synonyms

activewear

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

noun

  1. sportswear.


Etymology

Origin of activewear

active + wear

Example Sentences

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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

In January, it paused online sales of a new activewear collection called the Get Low after customers complained that the material is too sheer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In August, Gap executives said that denim and activewear were popular at Old Navy, while looser denim fits and the return of low-rise jeans had helped draw customers to its namesake stores.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Now fitness shops sell "sweat suits", for use during exercise - and then there is the very name of the longstanding British activewear brand Sweaty Betty.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

L.A.’s favorite fashion brand for go-anywhere dresses and swoon-worthy handbags has answered our prayers and ventured into activewear with the launch of Staud Sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

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