windpants

Lightweight athletic trousers

Windpants are lightweight pants made from synthetic material designed to block wind and resist light moisture.

They typically have an elastic waistband and may snap or zip along the outer leg seams for easy removal over shoes.

Athletes wear them as warmup gear or outer layers in cold weather: She stripped off her windpants before stepping onto the track.

apparel

trackpants

Casual athletic trousers

activewear · sportswear · gymwear · drawstring · elastic · waistband · zipper · pockets · cuffs · lined

sound

swish

Soft rushing sound

swishing · rustling · crinkling · whisper · friction

material

nylon

Synthetic textile polymer

lightweight · water-resistant · windproof · synthetic · microfiber · taffeta · quick-dry · moisture-wicking · shell · slick

athletic

warmup

Pre-activity preparation

  • cooldownGradual intensity reduction
  • trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
  • joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise

track · sprinting · stretching · marathon · treadmill · gym · workout · fitness · exercise · cardio

leisure

lounging

Reclining in idleness

weekend · downtime · chill · couch

Opposites
garment formality and material

windpantsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

slacks · wool trousers · jeans · tailored pants · chinos

athletic vs. non-athletic purpose

windpantswork pants

Durable pants for labor

cargo pants

fit/silhouette

windpantsskinny jeans

Form-fitting denim pants

slim-fit pants · jeggings · cigarette pants

Family

wind, winds, winded, winding, windy, windier, windiest, windiness, windward

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G