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Definition of athleisure

athleisure

/ˈæθˌleɪ.ʒɚ/
ath · lei · sure
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• noun

1

Casual, comfortable clothing designed to be suitable both for physical exercise and for general everyday wear, such as yoga pants, hoodies, and sneakers.

Example

"With the rise of remote work, many professionals traded their tailored suits for comfortable athleisure."

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• Nearby Words

atherstonia
athi galana sabaki
athirappilly
athleisure
athlete
athletic
athletically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1970s as a portmanteau blending 'athletic' and 'leisure', originally referring to comfortable athletic footwear before expanding in the 2010s to encompass everyday fashion.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Athleisure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/athleisure
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