Word Noun
sweatshirt
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈswɛtˌʃɝt/ UK /swˈɛtʃɜːt/ sweat·shirt
Definition
n.a loose, warm piece of clothing made of thick cotton. It has long sleeves and you usually wear it for exercise or relaxing.
n.a loose, long-sleeved collarless pullover made of heavy cotton or a similar fabric, typically with a fleecy lining. Often associated with athletic wear or casual leisure attire.
Examples
“I wear a warm sweatshirt when I go jogging.”
“She pulled on a thick sweatshirt before heading out for her morning run in the chilly air.”
“While once strictly reserved for athletic training, the sweatshirt has evolved into a staple of contemporary streetwear, often featuring bold graphic designs or minimalist branding.”
Etymology
From sweat + shirt.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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