sportswear
noun
sports·wear
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Definition of sportswear
: clothing suitable for recreation
broadly
: clothing designed for casual or informal wear
Examples of sportswear in a Sentence
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Ding said existing local sportswear makers such as Xtep are sitting pretty. — Fortune, "Global Sportswear Brands Stepping Up China Exodus," 26 Aug. 2019 From Halston and Geoffrey Beene on down through Calvin, Ralph, and Donna, New York built its global reputation on sleek, dependable sportswear. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "The Top 10 Shows of New York Fashion Week Fall 2019," 14 Feb. 2019 The 30-year-old, a devout Christian, also lost sponsorship deals with car manufacturer Land Rover and sportswear brand Asics. — Ben Church, CNN, "Israel Folau says court proceedings against Rugby Australia have begun," 1 Aug. 2019 This arrangement is supposed to create a more personalized and unique experience for each runner, according to the sportswear brand. — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Nike's new responsive Joyride sneakers feel like 'running on bubbles'," 25 July 2019 China’s best-selling sportswear brand Anta denied allegations levied against it by short seller Muddy Waters this week. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, "Taking Credit From China – CEO Daily," 13 July 2019 The collection was inspired by Lacoste’s archival collections, and their bold color blocking and classic sportswear silhouettes. — James Love, Essence, "Tyler, The Creator’s Golf Le Fleur Collaborates With Lacoste For A Capsule Collection," 9 July 2019 Max Mara has long been a patron of the arts; under the directorship of Maria Giulia Maramotti, the slick Italian sportswear brand has supported groups like Ballroom Marfa and New York City Ballet. — Vogue, "This Week in Hollywood, Max Mara-Clad Women Came Out to Support Actress Elizabeth Debicki," 14 June 2019 After President Donald Trump derided Maryland Democrat Elijah Cummings and his Baltimore district, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank defended the city that serves as home base for his sportswear company. — Kate Gibson, CBS News, "Under Armour CEO: Thousands of employees "proudly call Baltimore home"," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sportswear.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sportswear
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sportswear
: clothes that people wear for playing sports
chiefly US
: comfortable clothes that people wear for informal activities
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