Word
sweatshirt
Phoneticssweat·shirt, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈswɛtˌʃɝt/
UK/swˈɛtʃɜːt/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“I wear a warm sweatshirt when I go jogging.”
contextual
“She pulled on a thick sweatshirt before heading out for her morning run in the chilly air.”
complex
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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