Tracksuit
A tracksuit is an article of clothing consisting of two parts: trousers and a jacket usually with a front zipper. It was originally intended for use in sports, mainly for athletes to wear over competition clothing and to take off before competition. In modern times, it has become commonly worn in other contexts. Most tracksuits have a mesh interior which allows the user to wear them without any undergarment such as underwear, much like a bathing suit. Many people wear it for physical exercise sessions. The tracksuit is also known as a warm-up suit, or "warmups" for short, as they are intended for athletes to keep their bodies warm before or after competition, and during breaks, especially important in cold weather. In almost all cases, sports teams will wear these garments using a fabric that matches their official team, school, or country colors. The bottoms of tracksuits are also known as sweatpants.
The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a tracksuit as "a loose top and pants, worn either by people who are training for a sport or exercising, or as informal clothing".
Merriam-Webster defines a tracksuit as "a suit of clothing consisting usually of a jacket and pants that is often worn by athletes when working out".
The New Yorker discusses the cultural significance of tracksuits, mentioning their association with sports, exercise, and street culture, as well as their co-optation and monetization by fashion brands.
