outerwear

noun

out·​er·​wear ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer How to pronounce outerwear (audio)
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear

Examples of outerwear in a Sentence

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In what’s seemingly becoming their signature move, Swift’s bold outerwear choice seemed to coordinate with her boyfriend’s game-day outfit. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024 But other kinds of lightweight outerwear were anlso introduced. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Its hands-free design is ideal for throwing over thick outerwear during winter. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Patagonia Los Gatos Vest There isn’t a piece of outerwear that earns me more compliments than my Patagonia Los Gatos Vest. Carly Totten, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outerwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of outerwear was in 1883

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

outerwear

noun
out·​er·​wear ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce outerwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear

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