outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear The Fall 2026 Coat Trends to Shop Strong outerwear anchored the fall 2026 collections. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Glamour’s fall 2026 jacket trend guide lists barn jackets among the season’s notable outerwear, with designer takes alongside mainstream picks. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Glamour’s fall 2026 jacket trend guide lists barn jackets among the season’s notable outerwear styles, spotlighting designer labels alongside more accessible interpretations from mainstream retailers. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Once summer’s squarely behind her, the royal wears a steady rotation of coat dresses, trenches, blazers, and every other type of outerwear under the sun. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 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
  • Li has bewitched the fashion set with his eye for color-blocking—which is almost Lego-like, but infinitely chicer—and his topsy-turvy take on American sportswear.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For sportswear retailers, the focus of the sports most popular in each region will also factor into that equation.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The brand is also expanding to studio training with the launch of SoftSense, an 11-piece activewear collection available in six colorways and designed for Pilates.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lastly, don’t sleep on FP Movement, which carries so many stylish activewear and athleisure pieces.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Intimissimi, a leading player in the lingerie and underwear sector, is offering a moment of calm in a city defined by constant motion.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Upon entering the mock prison, the inmates underwent a strip-search and then had to put on loose-fitting smocks with no underwear.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Grace Wales Bonner’s first menswear collection and a new couture offering by Nadège Vanhée are expected in January.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Last night, surrounded by family, Kardashian celebrated her 46th at Tuscan steakhouse Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in two pieces of vintage couture, designed by Paco Rabanne himself.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • During the Italian section of the film, Miranda comes to Andy’s hotel room at an ungodly hour and Andy is still in her cool sleepwear.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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

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