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tracksuits

/ˈtræksuːts/ /ˈtræksjuːts/

Meanings
noun
A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

Examples :

"After soccer practice, the team put on their tracksuits to stay warm on the bus ride home. "
wear style sport

Related Words

Illustration replaced

replaced verb

/ɹɪˈpleɪst/

To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back

"After I finished reading the book, I replaced it on the shelf. "

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tracksuit noun

/ˈtræksuːt/ /ˈtræksjuːt/

A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.

"After football practice, I changed out of my muddy kit and into a clean, comfortable tracksuit. "

Illustration athletics

athletics noun

/æθˈlɛtɪks/

(especially Britain) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.

"The school's athletics team is training hard for the annual track and field meet. "

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leisurewear noun

/ˈlɛʒərwɛər/ /ˈliːʒərwɛər/

Clothing worn for leisure or as general casual wear.

"After a long day at work, she loves to change into comfortable leisurewear like sweatpants and a t-shirt. "

Illustration sporting

sporting verb

/ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/ /ˈspoʊrtɪŋ/

To amuse oneself, to play.

"children sporting on the green"

Illustration cultures

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

Illustration participants

participants noun

/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənts/ /pərˈtɪsɪpənts/

One who participates.

"All participants must adhere to the rules of the competition."

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

Illustration competing

competing verb

/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The students are competing for the highest grade in the class. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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trousers noun

/ˈtɹaʊzəz/ /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

"The trousers need to be shortened."