outerwear

noun

out·​er·​wear ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 

1

: clothing for outdoor wear

2

: outer clothing as opposed to underwear

Examples of outerwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just as the knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, the boots and lug-sole footwear are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now, the soft ballet flat. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025

The new lineup features essential pieces—blazers, suits, outerwear, and trousers—reinterpreted through a feminine lens. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025

The 25-year-old runs a dropshipping business with online stores that sell items such as outerwear, mobile accessories and more. —Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025

The brand has quietly slashed prices on apparel, packs, outerwear, and more by up to 53 percent through its somewhat hidden Web Specials section. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for outerwear

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

outerwear

noun

out·​er·​wear ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

1

: clothing for outdoor wear

2

: outer clothing as opposed to underwear