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

For example, prices for household furnishings have fallen about 2% over the past 12 months, as have those for appliances (down 3%), tools and hardware (4%), women’s outerwear (6%) and sporting goods (2%), according to CPI data. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024

Best Amazon deals: Save on outerwear, jackets, vests 1. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024

The colors are dominating almost all our fall essentials, with our outerwear being no exception. —Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024

In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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