sportswear
noun
sports·wear
ˈspȯrts-ˌwer
1
: clothing designed for casual or informal wear
… American designer Claire McCardell, one of the pioneers, in the 1940's, of the casual school of fashion known as sportswear, … established that she would never make a dress without pockets—women needed a place to put their hands, she said.—Bernadine Morris
Isaia has moved quickly to pivot its in-house production, supplementing flamboyant suiting with casual sportswear and all the pieces a man needs to dress down his suits and sport coats.—Robb Report
Mix-and-match monochrome is the latest trend in sportswear separates …—Dana Dickey
2
: clothing designed to be worn for sports or fitness training
… showed off her incredible abs as she poses in the gym wearing sportswear.—James Brinsford
… the Boston-based sportswear brand unveiled tennis star Coco Gauff's new signature tennis shoe …—Victor Deng
Football sportswear refers to specially designed sportswear products that offer enhanced physical movement and comfort to the players. They include a wide range of products, consisting of jerseys, pants, shorts, socks, and shoes, that are utilized by athletes for training and playing purposes.—ResearchAndMarkets.com
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“Sportswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportswear. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.
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