sweats
1 synonym for sweats, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sweatsuit
How to use sweats
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a set of sweats
the night sweats
Frequently asked questions
What does “sweats” mean?
The word “sweats” means a matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise. In plain terms, casual sweatshirt-and-sweatpants outfits, or informally, a bout of nerves.
How do you pronounce “sweats”?
“Sweats” is pronounced swehts (/swɛts/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweats” in a sentence?
Here is “sweats” used in a sentence: “He answered the door in his sweats, clearly having just woken up.”
What part of speech is “sweats”?
“Sweats” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sweats” have?
“Sweats” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise.