Meaning & use
activewear
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Meaning
noununcountable
Clothing designed for sports and exercise, often also worn as casual fashion.
Grammar: Uncountable; used with singular verbs. Do not say 'an activewear' or 'activewears'.
Patterns
- wear activewear
- activewear brand
- a piece of activewear
She bought new activewear for her morning runs.
This store sells activewear for yoga, running, and gym workouts.
Many people now wear activewear as everyday clothing, not just for exercise.
Common combinations
- activewear brand
- Nike is a famous activewear brand.
- wear activewear
- I usually wear activewear when I go to the gym.
- a range of activewear
- The shop has a wide range of activewear for women.
Synonyms and how they differ
- sportswear
- Very similar, but 'sportswear' is a broader term that can include casual sports clothing; 'activewear' often emphasizes clothing for active exercise.
- athleisure
- This refers specifically to casual clothing designed for both exercise and everyday wear; 'activewear' is the more general term.
- gym clothes
- More informal and specific to clothing worn for gym workouts; 'activewear' can also include yoga pants or running gear.
Word family
Commonly confused: activewear or athleisure?
activewear vs athleisure
Athleisure is a style of casual clothing that is suitable for both exercise and everyday wear. Activewear is the clothing itself, while athleisure is the fashion trend or style.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'activewear' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Activewear' is uncountable, so it cannot be used with 'a' or in the plural 'activewears'. It is also not typically worn to a formal office. Option 2 is grammatically correct and shows a typical use.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “activewear”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.