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

On some counts, Wilson isn’t wrong: Lululemon’s U.S. sales are declining as the athleisure “it” label loses its sheen.

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Much of Lululemon’s growth has happened on McDonald’s watch, and the brand still dominates the athleisure market it helped create.

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Chasanoff said he’s also witnessed “minimal pricing actions” across athleisure apparel.

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The rise of athleisure — stylish athletic clothing that can be worn at the gym or as everyday wear — also accelerated Skims’ growth.

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After more than a decade together, Under Armour Inc. and NBA star Stephen Curry on Thursday said they would be parting ways, as the athleisure giant moves ahead with a turnaround effort and a deeper focus on its core products.

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