sweatshirt

Or sweat shirt

[swet-shurt]

noun

1. a loose, long-sleeved, collarless pullover of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, with close-fitting or elastic cuffs and sometimes a drawstring at the waist, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating.

sweatshirt

/ ˈswɛtˌʃɜːt /

noun

1. a long-sleeved knitted cotton sweater worn by athletes, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweatshirt¹

First recorded in 1920–25; sweat + shirt

Example Sentences

It wasn’t that long ago that I could wear my Arsenal sweatshirt out and about without eliciting much of a response, but no more.

From Los Angeles Times

He was shopping with his wife Jewel and their 2-year-old daughter Paisley, for whom he’s buying Oasis children’s gear, a sweatshirt and T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

Almost hidden in a mocha pair of sweatpants and sweatshirt, and wearing those same fire-red Air Jordans from his Aug. 4 return to Los Angeles, Clippers royalty Chris Paul adorned the Sparks’ bench.

From Los Angeles Times

I have this sick sweatshirt that says “Here to give Jesus glory.”

From Los Angeles Times

The design teams have outfitted Franco’s hipster with goofy sweatshirts and a fledgling mullet.

From Los Angeles Times