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Definition of sweatshirt

sweatshirt

/ˈswɛtˌʃɜːrt/
sweat · shirt
Plural:sweatshirts
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sweatshirt Lexical Profile

sweatshirt Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A loose, warm, long-sleeved pullover shirt, typically collarless and made of soft, absorbent cotton or fleece, worn for athletic activity or as casual apparel.

Example

"She pulled on a cozy gray sweatshirt before heading out for her morning jog in the crisp autumn air."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often distinguished from a 'sweater', which is typically knitted from wool or synthetic yarns, whereas a sweatshirt is usually made of heavy cotton or fleece and associated with athletic or casual wear.

• Nearby Words

sweatpants
sweatproof
sweats
sweatshirt
sweatshop
sweatsuit
sweaty

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 1920s in the United States, combining 'sweat' and 'shirt', referring to the heavy cotton jerseys worn by athletes to absorb sweat and retain body heat before and after exercise.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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