noun
sweatpants
SWEHT-pants
Sweatpants (noun) means Loose, comfortable trousers with an elastic or drawstring waist, usually made of soft cotton fleece. Example: “He spent the whole weekend lounging in sweatpants.”
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Loose, comfortable trousers with an elastic or drawstring waist, usually made of soft cotton fleece.
"He spent the whole weekend lounging in sweatpants."
"She packed sweatpants for the long flight."
How to use sweatpants
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft, casual trousers meant for exercise or relaxing at home.
Common pairings
pair of sweatpants
wear sweatpants
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Etymology
A compound of "sweat" and "pants."
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sweat pants
sweats
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sweatpants” mean?
The word “sweatpants” means loose, comfortable trousers with an elastic or drawstring waist, usually made of soft cotton fleece. In plain terms, soft, casual trousers meant for exercise or relaxing at home.
How do you pronounce “sweatpants”?
“Sweatpants” is pronounced SWEHT-pants (/ˈswɛtˌpænts/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweatpants” in a sentence?
Here is “sweatpants” used in a sentence: “He spent the whole weekend lounging in sweatpants.”
What part of speech is “sweatpants”?
“Sweatpants” is a noun.
