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bodywear

bodywear noun: lightweight, close-fitting clothing, such as leotards or bodysuits, worn for exercising, dancing, or leisure activity.

Noun

bodywear (uncountable)

  1. Lightweight, close-fitting clothing, such as leotards or bodysuits, worn for exercising, dancing, or leisure activity.
    • Your personal preference and the type of work you perform may influence the styles or materials of the bodywear you select.2006, Patrick J. Marer, Landscape Maintenance Pest Control, page 111
    • In addition, HUGO includes business and leisurewear for young men and women with an emphasis on avant-garde yet appropriate style, with shoes, bags, accessories, bodywear, eyewear and fragrances for both men and women.2008, Jack W. Plunkett, Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 2009 (E-Book)

Origin of bodywear

From body + -wear.

Questions about bodywear

What does bodywear mean?
Bodywear means lightweight, close-fitting clothing, such as leotards or bodysuits, worn for exercising, dancing, or leisure activity.
What part of speech is bodywear?
Bodywear is a noun.

Words near bodywear in the dictionary

  1. bodytights
  2. bodywarmer
  3. bodywarmers
  4. bodywash
  5. bodywashes
  6. bodywear
  7. bodyweight
  8. bodyweights
  9. bodywide
  10. bodywise
  11. bodywork

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