outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Ferrell plans to introduce some outerwear pieces this year and denim in 2027.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Ferrell plans to introduce some outerwear pieces this year and denim in 2027.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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
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