sweatsuit
sweatsuit Lexical Profile
sweatsuit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American A casual, loose-fitting two-piece garment consisting of matching sweatpants and a sweatshirt, typically worn for exercise, athletic training, or informal relaxation.
"After a grueling morning workout at the gym, he showered and threw on a clean gray sweatsuit for the drive home."
Word Nuance & Usage
While generally interchangeable with 'tracksuit' globally, 'sweatsuit' is primarily preferred in North American English and typically implies heavier fleece or cotton material, whereas a tracksuit may often refer to lighter athletic materials like nylon.
• Rhymes for sweatsuit
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, formed as a compound of 'sweat' (indicating its use for athletic exertion or warmth) and 'suit' (a matching top and bottom).
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