techwear
/ˈtɛkwɛ(ə)ɹ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A style of fashion which uses technical fabrics and materials (those designed and engineered for a particular application) with the goal of creating highly functional and practical clothing influenced by cyberpunk and futurist aesthetics.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "While the DIY tech scene is unhindered by the genre's advanced constructions and materials, the one trait it can't escape is techwear's notoriously-high price point."
- "Although techwear often appears in darker colour, this is not to be mistaken with dark wear; both aesthetics can look similar but it is best not to confuse them. Especially in front of techwear fanatics, some can get really defensive about their beloved fashion aesthetics and trust me, you do not want to partake in such an argument."
- "Chunky outdoor jackets were once the preserve of skiers and doomsday preppers, but techwear in its many guises now permeates streetwear like never before."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈtɛkwɛ(ə)ɹ/
- British English: /ˈtɛkwɛə(ɹ)/