sportswear

[ spawrts-wair, spohrts- ]

noun

1. clothing designed for wear while playing golf or tennis, hiking, bicycling, jogging, etc.; activewear.
2. men's or women's clothing consisting of separate pieces, as jackets, trousers, sweaters, skirts, and shirts, that are casually styled and can be worn worn singly or in various combinations for business and informal activity.

sportswear

/ ˈspɔːtsˌwɛə /

noun

1. clothes worn for sport or outdoor leisure wear

Word History and Origins

Origin of sportswear¹

First recorded in 1910–15; sports + wear

Example Sentences

Nike said the ad for its shoes had been created and published by The Sole Supplier, an online footwear marketplace, without any input or oversight from the sportswear giant itself.

From BBC

The boss of Nike will step down next month, making way for a company veteran to take his place as the leader of the world's biggest sportswear company amid tough competition in the retail sector.

From BBC

In Cortez’s hands, latex becomes printed as leopard and cowhide, it becomes evening wear, sportswear or business casual — from a football tank to a floor-length dress to a blazer.

From Los Angeles Times

A local community-driven sportswear brand creates bespoke shirts for Copenhagen's women's team.

From BBC

They often go the classic route: modeling sportswear brands.

From Los Angeles Times