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

Here, Kidman reunites with fellow Paddington villain Hugh Grant, playing an Upper East Side mom who sports all the aforementioned fabulous outerwear. —Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025

Gigi Hadid revels in fall—and not just because of her cozy cashmere and knitwear brand, Guest in Residence—as the model often layers up and opts for androgynous pairings, with penny loafers, straight-leg jeans, and leather outerwear. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2025

Peter Millar’s products include tops, bottoms, outerwear, sport coats and accessories. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025

Those motifs appeared on some of the outerwear, too. —Julian Randall, Essence, 25 June 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