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

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

When Team Canada swag arrived last week, Freeman strutted around the Dodgers clubhouse in their all-red track suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2023

A soft white terry track suit gave way to Dolce&Gabbana’s familiar bling: a crystal covered rose-pattern jacket, worn with torn white jeans and velvet rhinestone covered slippers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

The Raefski collection interpreted that long-ago decade loosely and, most notably, with a quilted velour track suit in Harvey Wallbanger colors.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 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