sweat suit

noun

: a suit worn usually for exercise that consists of a sweatshirt and sweatpants

Examples of sweat suit in a Sentence

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Justin had shown up in a gray sweat suit and yellow crocs while his wife was dressed in a little red dress and matching heels. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 July 2025 Wearing a white sweat suit and black face mask, the gunman fired multiple shots, striking the teen numerous times. — Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025 She was last seen wearing a grey sweat suit and glasses with clear frames, according to the Arizona station. — Mason Leath, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025 At the time, female rappers were dressing similarly to their male counterparts, with baggy jeans, sweat suits, and sneakers driving the fashion. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweat suit

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweat suit was in 1930

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“Sweat suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweat%20suit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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