outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Apparently, the underwear as outerwear trend is a no-go at Wimbledon. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026 The Pac Shell Jacket can double as outerwear or to a dinner reservation, left open with my favorite T-shirt, the Sene Studios Cumulus Crew T-Shirt. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 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
  • Ben Francis has spent more than a decade building Gymshark into one of Britain's biggest sportswear success stories.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Look at how ubiquitous sportswear has become in daily fashion or how precisely brands position themselves.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • From sweat-wicking activewear to pretty linen sets and maxi skirts.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Eberjey, the luxury sleepwear and loungewear company, has partnered with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on a three-piece washable silk capsule.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Italian leather handbags, elevated dresses, and wrinkle-proof loungewear are all on their last lap before they’re gone for good.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • Founder and president of ‘Le Slip Francais’ underwear brand, Guillaume Gibault poses in the Bonne Nouvelle textile factory in Aubervilliers, surburb of Paris, on February 12, 2025.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • There’s also a vast footwear area where people can sit down and try on a pair of shoes in peace, while the lingerie department showcases different styles of bras and underwear.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • This season proved how ‘hot’ couture can be — quite literally.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • In tandem with Vanhée’s couture debut, Grace Wales Bonner will be making her runway debut as creative director of menswear at Hermès next January, ensuring the house kicks off 2027 with a bang.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • The Eberjey x Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is the first sleepwear collaboration for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and the partnership ties in with Eberjey’s 30th anniversary.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Civilians soon noticed that the pleated, higher-rise style was a natural fit with tailoring, and it was adopted by the Riviera set in peacetime.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • The Updated Lady introduces a fresh take on suiting, with relaxed tailoring, sculptural shapes, and silhouettes that feel powerful without sacrificing ease.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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