sweatpants

American  

[swet-pants] / ˈswɛtˌpænts /

Or sweat pants

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. loose-fitting pants pant 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.

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Etymology

Origin of sweatpants

First recorded in 1920–25; sweat + pants

Example Sentences

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

Two other would-be cryptocurrency entrepreneurs showed up, one in sweatpants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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

I had on a faded blue sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper