sweatpants

sweatpants
/swet"pants'/, n. (used with a pl. v.)
loose-fitting pants of soft, absorbent fabric, as cotton jersey, usually with a drawstring at the waist and close-fitting or elastic cuffs at the ankles, commonly worn during athletic activity for warmth or to induce sweating.
Also, sweat pants.
[1920-25; SWEAT + PANTS]

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