Tracksuit Meaning
/ˈtɹækˌsut/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.
Sentence Examples
I'd never wear a tracksuit.
He's wearing a tracksuit.
Tom was wearing a purple tracksuit.
CEFR Practice Quiz
For his morning jog, he always put on a comfortable ____ to keep warm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She put on a comfortable ____ and some running shoes before she went to the local gym for her workout today.
Word Origin & History
From track + suit.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With such focus from within the footballing community this week on Remembrance Sunday, there was something appropriate about Colchester being the venue for last night’s game. Troops from the garrison town formed a guard of honour for both sets of players, who emerged for the national anthem with poppies proudly stitched into their tracksuit jackets."
— 2011 November 10, Jeremy Wilson, “England Under 21 5 Iceland Under 21 0: match report”, in Telegraph, archived from the original on 05 Dec 2012:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For his morning jog, he always put on a comfortable ____ to keep warm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She put on a comfortable ____ and some running shoes before she went to the local gym for her workout today.