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

While that may be sad news for lovers of winter outerwear and layering, Hollywood A-listers are already embracing the new season on the red carpets. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025

There are also leather blazers and bomber jackets (perfect for a rock festival), as well as trendy butter-yellow outerwear (perhaps for a bubblegum pop concert). —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025

The model’s dress also included a translucent jacket element, making her butter yellow dress visible beneath the clear material of her outerwear. —Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025

With fit and comfort at the center of the brand, PAIGE eventually expanded into the men’s market, lifestyle, knits, silks, outerwear, leather, swimwear and accessories. —Yola Robert, Forbes, 14 Mar. 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