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sweatpants

American

[swet-pants] / ˈswɛtˌpænts /

Or sweat pants

noun

(used with a plural verb)

loose-fitting pants of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, usually with a drawstring at the waist and close-fitting or elastic cuffs at the ankles, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating.

Etymology

Origin of sweatpants

First recorded in 1920–25; sweat + pants

Example Sentences

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In 2023, Taylor sued the singer for trademark infringement and won, with the singer's sale of jackets, hoodies, T-shirts and sweatpants during a 2014 tour in breach of trademark laws.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I start shivering five minutes in; the man in sweatpants and Crocs appears unbothered.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

The Venezuelan leader had on what appeared to be noise-canceling ear muffs and grey Nike-branded sweatpants and jacket.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

The company’s menswear line is the official underwear partner of the NBA, and its bras, tops and sweatpants for women are hugely popular.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

When she was as dry as she was going to get, Natalie put on the oversized sweatshirt and sweatpants Patience had loaned her and walked back into living room.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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