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outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear They’re found in raincoats, and they’re also found in outerwear, which needs a finished product that can keep the consumer dry in long days out in nature. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Louvet says the company’s highest priority categories are womenswear, outerwear and handbags, and this season was entirely womenswear. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 Shorter inseams can save you a trip to the tailor, while petite-specific outerwear and boots can help ensure hems and shaft heights hit where they’re intended. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026 Rather than launch with a small capsule of a few pieces, Vivet’s first season included menswear, womenswear, outerwear, and footwear. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outerwear
  1. sportswear
  2. activewear
  3. loungewear
  4. underwear
  5. couture
  6. sleepwear
  7. tailoring
Noun
  • Eleven years after ending its association with Nike, the University of Miami is once again going into business with the world’s highest-grossing sportswear and apparel giant.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clark’s Caitlin 1 also introduces a new Opticast upper, which required the sportswear manufacturer to develop a new technology rather than use one of its preexisting creations.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Underwear, socks, T-shirts, tank tops and activewear should all go in after every wear.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This belt bag from Pander looks strikingly similar to a more expensive activewear brand’s.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • But by definition, a nightgown is only meant for sleep and loungewear.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The wide-leg shape keeps things polished, while the stretchy fabric and elastic waistband feel more like loungewear.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Guests flitted around, in and out of racks filled with Skims’s big apparel and underwear hitters, and making use of the Skims photobooth.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Like her shoes and underwear, Larsson’s gloves were also custom-made just for her.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • With her Elie Saab spring 2004 couture dress, Reinhart joined a growing number of stars turning to the ’90s and early aughts runways for inspiration.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The edits focus on key seasonal themes including maximalist looks, statement tailoring, elevated layering and modern takes on heritage pieces.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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