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

To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

In men’s wear, the colors and prints add a fresh look to pieced bottoms outerwear. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025

That's why a space dedicated to removing your shoes and outerwear is a timeless luxury found in both historic and modern homes all across the South. —Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025

People frantically ran outside without shoes or outerwear, according to the news agency. —Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 July 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