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athleisure

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of athleisure

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

Example Sentences

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The privately held company capitalizing on the athleisure trend was valued at $5 billion in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

And Wall Street long has fretted that the athleisure category as a whole is on the losing side of a return to casual dressing and less momentum for loungewear and other of Lululemon’s specialties.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 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

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