playwear

[ pley-wair ]

noun

1. playclothes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of playwear¹

First recorded in 1960–65; play + wear

Example Sentences

Thaddeus O’Neil considers himself a surfer first and a designer of luxe playwear second.

From Los Angeles Times

Born and raised a surfer, O’Neil, who holds a master’s degree in philosophy of art, launched his namesake menswear line in 2013 setting out to make what he describes as “American luxury playwear for après surf inspired by the hobos of the sea.”

From Los Angeles Times