track suit

American  

noun

1. a sweat suit, usually with a long-sleeved jacket and long pants, worn by athletes, especially runners, before and after actual competition or during workouts.

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Etymology

Origin of track suit

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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track suit

A photo circulated of a humiliated Mr. Maduro in a rumpled track suit and handcuffs in U.S. custody.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026

The track suit is what she’s worn to work for much of her adult life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023

She was conservatory trained, but her stage attire was unconventional for jazz circles: an Adidas track suit, a kimono draped over a “Young Latin & Proud” T-shirt, a baggy Outkast “ATLiens” baseball jersey.

From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2022

And she did it in style, with a unique red fishnet track suit and rhinestones dotting her face.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

Seidel went home and put on two layers of clothes, a track suit over a dress suit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin