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

Grede said ready-to-wear has become one of the brand’s top-selling categories, while tops and outerwear are also gaining traction. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

No airport outfit is complete without cozy outerwear, like this chunky cardigan and oversized bomber jacket. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Designers are making the claim that the humble sweater, long relegated to serving as a convenient layer beneath tailoring and outerwear, can also be the main attraction. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Glamour also revealed that Andrews’ coat is the Fox Jacket by outerwear brand Auter, founded by designer Rob Zangardi. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 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