noun
sweats
swehts
Sweats (noun) means a matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise. Example: “He answered the door in his sweats, clearly having just woken up.”
noun
1
A matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise.
"He answered the door in his sweats, clearly having just woken up."
2
Informal term for a spell of nervousness or anxiety.
"Just thinking about the interview gave her the sweats."
How to use sweats
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual sweatshirt-and-sweatpants outfits, or informally, a bout of nerves.
Common pairings
a set of sweats
the night sweats
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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.
