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

This reminder to consumers is echoing around the outerwear market right now. — Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2026

For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Add a pair of kitten heels, and your underwear-as-outerwear outfit is set. — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Aug. 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