noun
sweats
swehts
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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