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sweat·suit

or sweat suit  (swĕt′so͞ot′)
n.
A two-piece outfit consisting of a sweatshirt and sweatpants, usually worn for exercise.
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sweat suit

n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a suit worn by athletes for training comprising knitted cotton trousers fitting closely at the ankle and a light cotton sweater
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sweat′ suit`


n.
an outfit consisting of sweatpants and a sweatshirt or matching jacket.
[1945–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sweat suit - garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirtsweat suit - garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
sweats, sweatsuit, workout suit
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
sweat pants, sweatpants - loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
sweatshirt - cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity
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