Activewear: meaning, definitions and examples

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activewear

 

[ ˈæktɪvweər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing industry

Clothing, typically made from synthetic fabrics, designed for physical activity or exercise.

Synonyms

athletic wear, sportswear

Examples of usage

  • She prefers to wear activewear when she goes to the gym.
  • The activewear market has been growing rapidly in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

Stylish and trendy clothing that is also suitable for physical activities or exercise.

Synonyms

athleisure, athletic fashion

Examples of usage

  • Many celebrities are often seen wearing high-end activewear brands.
  • She loves the versatility of activewear that can be worn both in and out of the gym.

Translations

Translations of the word "activewear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roupa ativa

🇮🇳 सक्रिय वस्त्र

🇩🇪 Sportbekleidung

🇮🇩 pakaian aktif

🇺🇦 активний одяг

🇵🇱 odzież sportowa

🇯🇵 アクティブウェア

🇫🇷 vêtements actifs

🇪🇸 ropa activa

🇹🇷 aktif giyim

🇰🇷 액티브웨어

🇸🇦 ملابس نشطة

🇨🇿 aktivní oblečení

🇸🇰 aktívne oblečenie

🇨🇳 运动服

🇸🇮 aktivna oblačila

🇮🇸 virk klæðnaður

🇰🇿 белсенді киім

🇬🇪 აქტიური სამოსი

🇦🇿 aktiv paltar

🇲🇽 ropa activa

Etymology

The term 'activewear' originated in the late 20th century as a combination of 'active' and 'wear', reflecting the growing trend of incorporating athletic elements into everyday fashion. With the rise of athleisure culture, activewear has become a prominent category in the clothing industry, catering to both functionality and style.

See also: activism, activist, inactive, inactively, proactive.