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

A matching set of sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn casually or for exercise.

"He answered the door in his sweats, clearly having just woken up."

Informal term for a spell of nervousness or anxiety.

"Just thinking about the interview gave her the sweats."

How to use sweats

Learner’s notes

In 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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Rhymes for sweats

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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.