athleisure

[ath-lee-zher, ‐lezh-er]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of athleisure¹

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

Example Sentences

“It’s L.A., we live in athleisure. Don’t get me wrong, when I do returns, I’m in athleisure. But when I go out, it’s important to serve a look,” Nguyen says.

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The athleisure brand joins a growing list of big companies to warn about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

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Steven Borelli is the chief executive of the athleisure clothing firm CUTS, which manufactures outside the US, shipping products to a warehouse in Mexico, from where packages are mailed to customers in the US.

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And its membership program has grown to roughly 50,000 people who pay $100 to $200 annually for special pricing, perks such as free drinks and access to its “lifestyle collective,” an array of discounts from resorts, workout studios, spas and athleisure brands.

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From cosmetics to athleisure to designer handbags, Gen Z is proudly donning $40 handbags that would typically cost $500, or an $8 foundation that shares comparable ingredients to its $80 premium counterparts.

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