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

Alongside the sailor trousers and regimental outerwear were evening dresses with much softer proportions. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

As for outerwear, a leather jacket will give the look some edge, while a tan trench coat reads more editorial. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026

The combination of street-style outerwear and rugged shoes will breathe new daywear life into your dress. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026

The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

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