sweat suit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sweat suit
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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The latter outfit appeared in the released photos, but the Prada sweat suit didn’t, which disappointed Johnson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
He paced the sideline in his all-black sweat suit, shouting directions to his players and looking incredulous at times when his team failed to smoothly execute its offense or allowed yet another easy Villanova basket.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
After wearing a sweat suit the first day, Wagner wore his helmet and jersey Friday but didn’t take part in drills.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2019
She returned that night to find Mee still in her shelter, beneath a thick pile of blankets, dressed in two layers of pajamas and a sweat suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2017
Millie is a lavender cotton ball in her matching sweat suit, socks, and headband.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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