outerwear

noun

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

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Up next, the London flagship will be used to present the brand’s next creative partnership with Christopher Raeburn, featuring eco-friendly outerwear with recycled fabrics this fall. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 In a city that can experience practically all four seasons in a day, outerwear becomes a crucial part of your ensemble. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026 Turns out, there’s an interesting story around how Hathaway got the outerwear back into her wardrobe. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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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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