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

Meanwhile, at Holzweiler, the puffer jacket and the anorak outerwear typical to the brand were paired with snowboots in a tie-up with Norwegian high-tech, performance brand Viking. —Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026

Amazon’s deals section is the one-stop shop for any remaining winter must-haves on your list — from nest-worthy home goods to insulated outerwear. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

At The William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn and the Shangri-La Toronto, guests can borrow parkas and ankle-length puffers from Canadian outerwear brand Nobis, known for their extreme warmth and clean lines. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

Prices for the layering pieces range from $136 to $160, merino sweaters are $175 to $225, cashmeres start at $345 and outerwear opens at $175 and goes up to $895 for suede. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 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