activewear

or ac·tive wear

[ ak-tiv-wair ]

noun

1. sportswear ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of activewear¹

active + wear

Example Sentences

The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children.

From Los Angeles Times

The chemicals have been found in raincoats, activewear like hiking pants, sports bras and yoga pants.

From Seattle Times

But the 31-year-old product marketer in New York City is increasingly supplementing her activewear with less-pricey brand duplicates she picks up through e-commerce site Amazon.com .

From Reuters

“Dupes” have become so widely accepted, particularly among younger consumers, that Maginness said she would consider gifting a faux-Lululemon activewear set to a friend.

From Reuters

Fabletics offered a line of activewear, including sports bras, leggings and shorts.

From Los Angeles Times