Meaning & use
spirit wear
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Meaning
noununcountableAmerican
Casual clothing, such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, that shows support for a school, sports team, or other group.
Grammar: Uncountable; used without 'a' or plural. Can be used before another noun: spirit wear sale.
Patterns
- spirit wear for something
- school spirit wear
The school store sells spirit wear with the team logo.
She wore her spirit wear to the football game to support her school.
Common combinations
- school spirit wear
- The PTA is selling school spirit wear to raise funds.
- team spirit wear
- Fans can buy team spirit wear at the stadium.
- spirit wear sale
- There's a spirit wear sale in the gym this week.
Synonyms and how they differ
- team apparel
- More formal and broader; includes any clothing associated with a team, not just casual wear.
- fan gear
- Informal; similar but often used for professional sports merchandise.
Commonly confused: spirit wear or spiritwear?
spirit wear vs spiritwear
Same meaning, but written as one word; 'spirit wear' as two words is more standard.
Practice
What does 'spirit wear' typically refer to?
Choose one answer.
'Spirit wear' is casual clothing that displays support for a school, team, or organization. It is not about spirits or formal uniforms, and it is not sports equipment.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “spirit wear”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.