sweatpants
plural noun
sweat·pants ˈswet-ˌpan(t)s 
: pants having a drawstring or elastic waist and usually elastic cuffs at the ankle that are worn especially for exercise
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Upgrade their ratty sweatpants to something with a little more style. 
Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 The high-waist pants have a trouser-like appearance that looks professional, contrasting their sweatpants-like feel. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Change out your sweatpants for YITTY’s loungewear to stay comfortable and carefree. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 3 Aug. 2022 The video, taken from two exterior surveillance cameras at a Florida convenience store, shows two men appearing to argue outside the store before one pulls a machete out of his sweatpants. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 29 July 2022 On the landing between the third and fourth floors lay a dead man in sweatpants. James Verini, New York Times, 19 May 2022 Don’t fret, there are also cozy sweatpants and lightweight shorts that are sure to tickle your fancy. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022 Then Truax and Stock started Twin Cities Gym in Roseville, and bodybuilders there sought baggier pants because sweatpants were too restrictive for their muscular legs. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 With a yoga-style waistband and stretchy leg panels, pulling on these women’s mountain bike shorts feels like the equivalent of putting on a pair of comfy sweatpants. The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 The high-waist pants have a trouser-like appearance that looks professional, contrasting their sweatpants-like feel. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Change out your sweatpants for YITTY’s loungewear to stay comfortable and carefree. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 3 Aug. 2022 The video, taken from two exterior surveillance cameras at a Florida convenience store, shows two men appearing to argue outside the store before one pulls a machete out of his sweatpants. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 29 July 2022 On the landing between the third and fourth floors lay a dead man in sweatpants. James Verini, New York Times, 19 May 2022 Don’t fret, there are also cozy sweatpants and lightweight shorts that are sure to tickle your fancy. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022 Then Truax and Stock started Twin Cities Gym in Roseville, and bodybuilders there sought baggier pants because sweatpants were too restrictive for their muscular legs. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 With a yoga-style waistband and stretchy leg panels, pulling on these women’s mountain bike shorts feels like the equivalent of putting on a pair of comfy sweatpants. The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
sweatpants
plural noun
as in jeans
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- jeans
- corduroys
- leggin
- legging
- hose
- denims
- pants
- slacks
- baggies
- trousers
- blue jeans
- pantsuit
- cargo pants
- pantaloons
- cords
- bell-bottoms
- pants suit
- britches
- knickerbockers
- knee breeches
- bloomers
- breech