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Tracksuit vs Sweatsuit - What's the difference?

tracksuit | sweatsuit |

As nouns the difference between tracksuit and sweatsuit

is that tracksuit is a 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 while sweatsuit is a two-piece garment worn during exercise.

tracksuit

Noun

(en noun)
  • a 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.
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    Synonyms

    * jogging suit (US) * jogger, joggers (British)

    See also

    * shell suit * sweat shirt

    sweatsuit

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A two-piece garment worn during exercise.