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

In the six months, Burberry’s core outerwear category grew in the double digits. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

With its generous patch pockets and utilitarian vibe, the jacket was a return to one of the most enduring outerwear classics. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Wide-leg jeans provide the perfect foundation for letting your outerwear do all the talking, while keeping things practical enough for everyday wear. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026

Winter is well on its way, but sales on cozy outerwear are already springing up. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 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