athleisure

American  

[ath-lee-zher, ‐lezh-er] / æθˈli ʒər, ‐leʒ ər /

noun

1. a style of clothing worn as athletic apparel but also suitable for casual, everyday wear.

   Athleisure looks great whether you're working out or just running errands.

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Etymology

Origin of athleisure

First recorded in 1975–80; ath(letics) ( def. ) + leisure ( def. )

Example Sentences

With at least 30 hours of travel in the past year or so, she reaches for an “elevated set”—stylish matching athleisure—along with a light jacket for layering and flats.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you were to catch the stylist off-duty she would most likely be sporting athleisure.

From Los Angeles Times

Shares of Under Armour Inc. got a boost after hours on Monday after Fairfax Financial Holdings continued to build up a large stake in the athleisure giant, whose stock has struggled over the past year.

From MarketWatch

Do they call the police and report that there’s a stranger on campus wearing something called “athleisure,” telling people that Indiana has a No. 1 ranked college football team?

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, some apparel makers are focusing on designing athleisure garments that boost health and wellness.

From The Wall Street Journal