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jogging pants

American  

plural noun

  1. sweatpants, especially those used for jogging.


Etymology

Origin of jogging pants

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Once well-off, he arrived in Sudan with only the clothes he wore - jogging pants and a polo shirt - and his wedding ring.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2021

Once well-off, he arrived in Sudan with only the clothes he wore — jogging pants and a polo shirt — and his wedding ring.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2021

The 75-year-old singer appeared on top form in jogging pants, trainers and a white T-shirt, dancing flamboyantly in a studio.

From Reuters • May 15, 2019

The designer continued to embrace his signature eccentricity, with vintage-looking jogging pants worn under ruffled shirts or a light burgundy matelassé coat with a green neckline and pocket details, for example.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2017

Mustafa is facing me, wearing jogging pants and high-top sneakers, with a sweatshirt.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan