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

“This is a new low for Lululemon,” Wilson wrote in a LinkedIn post days after customer complaints pushed the athleisure company to pause online sales of a new line of active wear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

The company's growth has moved it deeper into the mainstream sports and athleisure market, which is largely dominated by brands like Lululemon and Alo Yoga.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Lululemon Athletica, best known for yoga and athleisure wear, has been searching for new growth areas, and the National Football League and its 32 teams are part of the answer.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025