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

Zimo is priced in the $200 to $1,000 range for ready-to-wear with more elaborate outerwear pieces going up to $1,800. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

Manon Bannerman and Megan Meiyok Skiendiel put differing spins on conical bras as outerwear, one peeking from under a blazer and the other over a figure-hugging dress. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025

Regardless of fabrics and notions, even separate from subcategories like evening or outerwear, there are some considerations which remain consistent across all apparel design. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The brand produces T-shirts, outerwear, technical bottoms, performance apparel, jiu-jitsu gear, footwear, accessories and more. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 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