athleisure

[ ath-lee-zher, ‐lezh-er ]

noun

1. a style of clothing worn as athletic apparel but also suitable for casual, everyday wear:

   Athleisure looks great whether you're working out or just running errands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of athleisure¹

First recorded in 1975–80; ath(letics) ( def ) + leisure ( def )

Example Sentences

The footage showed the officers rummaging through her purse, where police said they found $600 worth of stolen Sephora products and $250 of Lululemon athleisure wear.

From Los Angeles Times

But she suggests its charm began to fade as its footprint expanded, and once consumers recognised in lockdown that they could opt for athleisure instead of being "suited and booted", it struggled to stand out.

From BBC

Content creators like Shahid Sheikh have even had fun using AI tools to show Indian politicians in avatars we haven't seen them in before: wearing athleisure, playing music and dancing.

From BBC

The rise of athleisure — stylish athletic clothing that can be worn at the gym or as everyday wear — was a game-changer in retail, said Simeon Siegel, managing director at BMO Capital Markets, who follows companies including Victoria’s Secret and Lululemon.

From Los Angeles Times

But increasing competition from fast fashion players like H&M, as well as the rise of Old Navy and athleisure brands like Lululemon, all hurt the brand’s sales, said Neil Saunders, a managing director with research firm GlobalData.

From Seattle Times