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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Read more Leopard Print Is Trending for Fall—Here’s How to Get the Look Go wild this season with leopard-print tops, dresses, accessories, and outerwear. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025 Ahead, the the 10 standout NYFW trends — across outerwear, eveningwear, and accessories — that will be everywhere come next fall and winter. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Because city dwellers spend so much time outside, our outerwear should reflect our style. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 Permanent press or medium heat is suitable for most everyday clothing items (delicates and certain fabrics aside), such as blouses, dresses, T-shirts, baby clothes, professional clothing, slacks, outerwear, and jackets. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for outerwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 23 Feb. 2025.

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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