Activewear: meaning, definitions and examples
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activewear
[ ˈæktɪvweər ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.