tracksuit
gb/tɹˈæksˈuɪt/ us/tɹˈæksˈuɪt/
B1
English
melegítő
NOUN
B1
1
melegítő
A2
Usage pattern:
wear a tracksuit; a [color/material] tracksuit
He threw on a tracksuit after the gym and went to the shops.
Az edzőterem után felkapott egy melegítőt, és elment a boltba.
The team wore matching tracksuits while they waited to go on the pitch.
A csapat tagjai egyforma melegítőben várták, hogy pályára lépjenek.
I packed a tracksuit for the flight because it’s comfortable.
Learner examples
I wear a tracksuit when I exercise.
Edzéshez melegítőt hordok.
She bought a new tracksuit.
Vett egy új melegítőt.
Common mistake:
Learners may think a tracksuit is only for running; it is also commonly worn as casual clothing. It is usually one set, even though it has two pieces.
Meaning
matching jacket and trousers set
Collocations
wear a tracksuit
|a matching tracksuit
|a black tracksuit
|a velour tracksuit
|a hooded tracksuit
|a zip-up tracksuit
|a designer tracksuit
|a tracksuit set
|change into a tracksuit
|turn up in a tracksuit
Synonyms
sweatsuit (Common in American English; often implies sweatshirt-and-sweatpants style.)
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track suit (Alternative spelling, especially as two words.)
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warm-up suit (Often used in sports contexts for pre-game clothing.)
Antonyms
business suit (Formal work clothing rather than casual sportswear.)
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evening wear (Clothing intended for formal social events.)
Themes
clothing
|sports
|daily_life
|fashion
Definition
A two-piece outfit (top and trousers) that people wear for sport or relaxing.
A set of casual sportswear consisting of a jacket (or top) and matching trousers, typically made of a soft or synthetic fabric, worn for exercise or informal wear.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tracksuit
IPA
GB/tɹˈæksˈuɪt/
US/tɹˈæksˈuɪt/
Syllables & stress
track - suit (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (track)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tracksuit
- Plural: tracksuits
Expressions
tracksuit bottoms
1/tɹˈæksˈuɪt bˈɑtəmz/
fixed phrase
trousers from a tracksuit
Tracksuit trousers.
Examples
- I can’t find my tracksuit bottoms anywhere.
- He wore tracksuit bottoms with a hoodie to travel.
- The coach asked everyone to arrive in tracksuit bottoms.
Learner examples
- I am wearing tracksuit bottoms today.
tracksuit jacket
1/tɹˈæksˈuɪt d͡ʒˈækɪt/
fixed phrase
jacket from a tracksuit
A sports jacket that matches tracksuit trousers.
Examples
- He wore a tracksuit jacket over a T-shirt on the way to practice.
- The tracksuit jacket is too small, but the trousers fit.
- She bought a tracksuit jacket to wear on cool mornings.
Learner examples
- My tracksuit jacket is blue.
tracksuit top
1/tɹˈæksˈuɪt tˈɑp/
fixed phrase
top from a tracksuit
The jacket/top part of a tracksuit.
Examples
- It got cold, so she put on her tracksuit top.
- His tracksuit top has the club badge on the chest.
- I left my tracksuit top in the changing room.
Learner examples
- He wears a tracksuit top to training.
tracksuit trousers
1/tɹˈæksˈuɪt tɹˈaʊzɚz/
fixed phrase
tracksuit pants (UK term)
Tracksuit pants/trousers.
Examples
- You can wear tracksuit trousers, but you need football boots for the session.
- His tracksuit trousers have a zip at the ankle.
- I changed into tracksuit trousers after work.
Learner examples
- I bought tracksuit trousers.