Sweatpants: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweatpants

 

[ ˈswɛtˌpænts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

casual clothing

Loose, comfortable trousers made of soft fabric, typically worn for exercise or leisure.

Synonyms

athletic pants, joggers, track pants.

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Word Description / Examples
sweatpants

Ideal for lounging around the house or engaging in light physical activities. Known for their comfort and often associated with casual, relaxed settings.

  • After a long day, I love changing into my sweatpants and watching TV
  • She wore her sweatpants to the grocery store
track pants

Primarily designed for track and field activities or for athletes. Frequently made of lightweight material with features like breathable panels and elastic waistbands.

  • The athlete wore his track pants during the warm-up session
  • Track pants are essential for a comfortable track workout
joggers

Great for jogging or casual streetwear. They often have a more fitted style compared to sweatpants and are fashionable enough for both workout and casual outings.

  • She decided to wear joggers and a hoodie for her morning run
  • These joggers look stylish yet are comfortable enough for a jog in the park
athletic pants

Suitable for a variety of sports or fitness activities. Typically designed to handle more intensive physical exertion and might have performance-enhancing features like moisture-wicking fabric.

  • He wore his athletic pants to the gym
  • These athletic pants are perfect for my morning runs

Examples of usage

  • I like to wear sweatpants when I'm lounging around the house.
  • She put on her sweatpants before going for a run.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweatpants" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calças de moletom

🇮🇳 स्वेटपैंट्स

🇩🇪 Jogginghose

🇮🇩 celana olahraga

🇺🇦 спортивні штани

🇵🇱 spodnie dresowe

🇯🇵 スウェットパンツ

🇫🇷 pantalon de survêtement

🇪🇸 pantalones de chándal

🇹🇷 eşofman altı

🇰🇷 운동복 바지

🇸🇦 بنطلون رياضي

🇨🇿 tepláky

🇸🇰 tepláky

🇨🇳 运动裤

🇸🇮 trenirka

🇮🇸 íþróttabuxur

🇰🇿 спорт шалбар

🇬🇪 სპორტული შარვალი

🇦🇿 idman şalvarı

🇲🇽 pantalones de chándal

Etymology

The term 'sweatpants' originated in the United States in the early 1920s. They were designed for athletes to wear during warm-up exercises or to keep warm during cold weather. Over time, sweatpants became popular as casual wear for leisure activities and lounging.

See also: sweatband, sweater, sweatiness, sweating, sweaty.