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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

tracksuits plural

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Etymology

A simple compound of "track" (as in running track) and "suit."

Rhymes for tracksuit

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Frequently asked questions

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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