as in sportswear
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playwear
Noun
-
The Athletic has no idea, so here’s the expert opinion of former sportswear designer and now senior lecturer in sportswear design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sarah Collins.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 July 2025 -
The company’s overall performance is being lifted by a boom in the sportswear segment, especially in Asian countries, with running and cycling driving the rise.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Celebrity guests were seen leaving the Gritti Palace hotel in central Venice wearing their interpretation of pajamas and loungewear before boarding small boats to reach the party.—
Gavin Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
-
As anyone who has ever gotten married or been a bridesmaid will tell you, there’s a lot of waiting around on the actual wedding day, and it’s made infinitely better when done in comfy loungewear.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
Noun
-
Here, Kidman reunites with fellow Paddington villain Hugh Grant, playing an Upper East Side mom who sports all the aforementioned fabulous outerwear.—
Jihane Bousfiha,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
-
Gigi Hadid revels in fall—and not just because of her cozy cashmere and knitwear brand, Guest in Residence—as the model often layers up and opts for androgynous pairings, with penny loafers, straight-leg jeans, and leather outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Must-have item: Pajama dressing at Dolce & Gabbana was definitely enticing—after all, who wouldn’t want crystal-encrusted sleepwear?—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
-
The breathable fabric also stays fresh and clean after multiple wears, reducing the need to pack excessive sleepwear.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
Noun
-
Walmart has apparel brands like George (men’s shoes and clothing), and Athletic Works (activewear for men, women, and children).—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
-
High-quality activewear is an investment that can sometimes come with a hefty—albeit totally warranted—price tag.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
-
On July 9, she was seen in Paris attending Balenciaga’s fall 2025 couture fashion show, which marked the last of Demna’s tenure as creative director of the brand.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 July 2025
-
The official fall 2025 schedule felt lighter than usual, with absences from major labels like Valentino (the brand only stages a couture show once a year) and Dior (whose new creative director, Jonathan Anderson, was only appointed a month ago).—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Last month, Larsson said Calvin Klein’s new Icon Cotton Stretch underwear, backed up by a high-profile campaign blitz featuring Bad Bunny, drove a 25 percent increase in revenues.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
-
The same year, officials asked three boys playing in the juniors tournament to change their underwear, which had become visible beneath their shorts.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
With the right tailoring and silhouette, a simple sundress could easily look like an expensive designer piece—and in France, where clothing labels are practically taboo, no one would know the difference.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
-
Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Playwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playwear. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share