Word
tracksuit
Phoneticstrack·suit
UK/tɹˈæksuːt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a set of clothes made of soft, stretchy fabric. It usually includes a jacket and matching trousers that you wear for exercise or when you are relaxed.
n. a set of clothing consisting of a jacket and matching trousers, typically made of a stretchy, synthetic fabric. Often used for athletic training or casual wear.
Examples
“He changed into his tracksuit before going for a run.”
“The gym provides clean towels and lockers for members who arrive in their tracksuit and trainers.”
“While originally designed for high-performance athletics, the tracksuit has evolved into a staple of urban fashion, often worn as a symbol of relaxed, contemporary style.”
Examples
simple
“He changed into his tracksuit before going for a run.”
contextual
“The gym provides clean towels and lockers for members who arrive in their tracksuit and trainers.”
complex
“While originally designed for high-performance athletics, the tracksuit has evolved into a staple of urban fashion, often worn as a symbol of relaxed, contemporary style.”
Etymology
From track + suit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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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