noun
B1
Intermediate
tracksuit
TRAK-soot
Tracksuit (noun) means a loose, matching set of a jacket and trousers worn for sport, exercise, or casual comfort. Example: “He warmed up in his tracksuit before the race.”
noun
1
A loose, matching set of a jacket and trousers worn for sport, exercise, or casual comfort.
"He warmed up in his tracksuit before the race."
How to use tracksuit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual matching top-and-bottoms outfit worn for sport or comfort.
UK vs US
In British English this is the standard term; American English more often uses "sweatsuit" or "warm-up suit" for the same thing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tracksuits
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Etymology
A simple compound of "track" (as in running track) and "suit."
Rhymes for tracksuit
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What does “tracksuit” mean?
The word “tracksuit” means a loose, matching set of a jacket and trousers worn for sport, exercise, or casual comfort. In plain terms, a casual matching top-and-bottoms outfit worn for sport or comfort.
How do you pronounce “tracksuit”?
“Tracksuit” is pronounced TRAK-soot (/ˈtɹækˌsut/ in IPA).
How do you use “tracksuit” in a sentence?
Here is “tracksuit” used in a sentence: “He warmed up in his tracksuit before the race.”
What part of speech is “tracksuit”?
“Tracksuit” is a noun.
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