athleisure
noun
ath·lei·sure
ˈath-ˌlē-zhər 
-ˌle-,
-ˌlā-,
nonstandard ˈa-thə-
: casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use
Of course, athleisure has lately become a fashion buzzword, a term intended to embrace the kind of clothing that a woman might be able to wear at work, to the gym, and then to dinner.—
Rob Haskell
—often used before another nounRob HaskellAthleisure gear has reportedly unseated denim as the go-to clothing item of choice for teens.—Nedra Rhone
Nedra RhoneExamples of athleisure in a Sentence
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Relaxed dress codes in the office, more people working from home, and the popularity of athleisure wear and other casual styles are just some of the ways in which our clothes have become less formal over the years.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
The brand is known for their activewear and athleisure clothing, with prices generally ranging from around $20 to $400.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The athleisure brand has a collection of budget-friendly athletic wear, including some of the best yoga pants, workout tops, and the cutest tennis skirt.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
As the heat bore down on Indianapolis residents in June, two new stores opened at The Fashion Mall at Keystone, one that sells athleisure wear and the other German designer clothing.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
The brand is known for their activewear and athleisure clothing, with prices generally ranging from around $20 to $400.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The athleisure brand has a collection of budget-friendly athletic wear, including some of the best yoga pants, workout tops, and the cutest tennis skirt.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
As the heat bore down on Indianapolis residents in June, two new stores opened at The Fashion Mall at Keystone, one that sells athleisure wear and the other German designer clothing.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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“Athleisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleisure. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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