Definition

A type of clothing made up of a matching jacket and pants, typically worn by athletes or during exercise.

Example

She wore her tracksuit to the gym for a comfortable workout.

Conversation

I just bought a new tracksuit for my workouts.

That sounds awesome! What color is it?

It's navy blue with some cool white stripes.

Nice choice! A tracksuit like that will look great at the gym.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tracksuit → It is formed from "track" (from Old English *tracian*, meaning to pull or draw) and "suit" (from Old French *suite*, meaning a set of clothing). The word "tracksuit" refers to a set of clothing designed for athletic activities, particularly for use on a track.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'set of clothing' ('suit') designed for activities on a 'track' — that's what a tracksuit is.

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