athleisure
noun
ath·lei·sure
ˈath-ˌlē-zhər 
-ˌle-,
-ˌlā-,
nonstandard ˈa-thə-
: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use
Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.—
Rob Haskell
—often used before another nounRob HaskellAthleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.—Nedra Rhone
Nedra RhoneExamples of athleisure in a Sentence
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Despite rocking gray hair and athleisure for men of a certain age, Chan moved faster than ever in an impressive kitchen fight sequence with Wang.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
The 90's and early 2000's aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner's white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Lululemon Athletica — Shares tumbled more than 11% after the athleisure retailer’s 2025 guidance came in weaker than expected .
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Overall, athleisure apparel is showing strength, with sweatpants, particularly from brands such as Hollister, Aritzia and Adidas, having a strong year.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
The 90's and early 2000's aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner's white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Lululemon Athletica — Shares tumbled more than 11% after the athleisure retailer’s 2025 guidance came in weaker than expected .
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Overall, athleisure apparel is showing strength, with sweatpants, particularly from brands such as Hollister, Aritzia and Adidas, having a strong year.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for athleisure
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“Athleisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleisure. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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