noun
B1
Intermediate
sweatshirt
SWEHT-shuht
Sweatshirt (noun) means a loose, long-sleeved top made of soft fleece fabric, worn for comfort or light exercise. Example: “He threw on a hooded sweatshirt before heading out in the cold.”
noun
1
A loose, long-sleeved top made of soft fleece fabric, worn for comfort or light exercise.
"He threw on a hooded sweatshirt before heading out in the cold."
How to use sweatshirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, warm top, often with a hood, worn over a t-shirt.
Common pairings
hooded sweatshirt
wear a sweatshirt
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Word forms
- Plural
- sweatshirts
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He threw on a hooded _____ before heading out in the cold.
Etymology
A compound of "sweat" and "shirt."
Frequently asked questions
What does “sweatshirt” mean?
The word “sweatshirt” means a loose, long-sleeved top made of soft fleece fabric, worn for comfort or light exercise. In plain terms, a casual, warm top, often with a hood, worn over a t-shirt.
How do you pronounce “sweatshirt”?
“Sweatshirt” is pronounced SWEHT-shuht (/ˈswɛtʃəːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sweatshirt” in a sentence?
Here is “sweatshirt” used in a sentence: “He threw on a hooded sweatshirt before heading out in the cold.”
What part of speech is “sweatshirt”?
“Sweatshirt” is a noun.
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