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Definition of "sweats" [sweats]

  • Plural form of sweat. (noun)
  • A sweatsuit. (noun)
  • Any illness causing copious perspiration. (noun)
  • Nervousness. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sweat. (verb)

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Use "sweats" in a sentence
  • "Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who last week signed a six-year deal, $61 million contract, the richest ever for a rookie, watched in sweats from the sideline as McCown started despite a small fracture on the index finger of his right hand and a sore right foot."
  • "But these days, the Will Ferrell faction, toting KFC buckets and dressed in A & F sweats, is easily dominating the partying fields and mini-village-like tailgating enclaves such as Vanderbilt 's "Vandyville," Southern Methodist' s "The Boulevard" and LSU 's "Death Valley.""
  • "While Lawlor sat, fighter Chris Leben was panting in sweats on a treadmill across the gym."