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

On Tuesday in Milan, Canadian luxury outerwear brand Moose Knuckles turned its flagship into a journey from summit to city for the unveiling of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection. —Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025

Denim bottoms and outerwear that perform well are often the foundation for other non-denim styles. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Nov. 2025

Olsen paired the mules with a double-breasted wool-mohair jacket and coordinating slit midi skirt — also Givenchy — with just a black bra peeking out from her outerwear. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025

This cropped trench is proof that chic outerwear doesn’t have to cost a fortune. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 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