sweatshirt

American  

[swet-shurt] / ˈswɛtˌʃɜrt /

Or sweat shirt

noun

1. a loose, long-sleeved, collarless pullover of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, with close-fitting or elastic cuffs and sometimes a drawstring at the waist, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating.

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sweatshirt British  

/ ˈswɛtˌʃɜːt /

noun

1. a long-sleeved knitted cotton sweater worn by athletes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of sweatshirt

First recorded in 1920–25; sweat + shirt

Example Sentences

Matt later had his picture taken with Massie in that sweatshirt in a photo line after the event.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Suleiman appeared in the dock on Friday wearing a police-issued grey sweatshirt and trousers.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

I’ll throw a hooded sweatshirt in my backpack, too, especially if it’s going to be windy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She was clad in a sweatshirt and bleary from the early hour.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Akira ran back to Nova’s room and grabbed a sweatshirt, a pillowcase, and a pink backpack.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz