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workleisure

workleisure noun: a style of clothing that is appropriate for both work and leisure pursuits.

Noun

workleisure (uncountable)

  1. A style of clothing that is appropriate for both work and leisure pursuits.
    • Workleisure, office-appropriate outfits with a sportif twist, is easier to pull off. You can skip the yoga pants and instead opt for a fluid track pant paired with more sophisticated pieces like mules, a blouse, and a classic leather jacket.2017 February 22, Annie Gabillet, “Athleisure Evolution of the Year: Workleisure”, in PopSugar, archived from the original on 29 Apr 2024
    • Innovative fabrics are the basis for the “workleisure” trend, which merges a professional look with a relaxed fit to provide a work-from-home feel at the office, according to style experts and trend forecasters.2023 August 31, Mia Gindis, “Workout Gear Is the New Office Wear”, in Bloomberg News, archived from the original on 01 Sep 2023

Origin of workleisure

From work + leisure. Likely modeled after athleisure. Coined by Katie Maguire in an article published on November 30, 2016.

Questions about workleisure

What does workleisure mean?
Workleisure means a style of clothing that is appropriate for both work and leisure pursuits.
What part of speech is workleisure?
Workleisure is a noun.

Words near workleisure in the dictionary

  1. workingwoman
  2. workingwomen
  3. workish
  4. workiversaries
  5. workiversary
  6. workleisure
  7. workless
  8. worklessness
  9. worklet
  10. worklets
  11. worklike

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