outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Classic tees for effortless layering, elegant slips for summer’s heat, statement skirts for a touch of drama, and playful outerwear for the season ahead. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Long outerwear instantly adds structure and quiet confidence. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 Luckily, there’s a polished alternative to solve my outerwear dilemma. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 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
  • Schotex develops performance textiles for outdoor, fashion, sportswear and industrial applications.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • People pass through exercising, out for a run after work, in sportswear, while Curtiss looks toward the clock across the way, at the entrance to Westward Drive, as if to indicate that his legacy defies time.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Intimates and activewear are technical categories—fit, stretch, comfort, durability and consistency matter.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Activewear After sweating it out in your beloved activewear, avoid using the hotter temperatures in the washing machine to sanitize and remove unpleasant odors.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • From loungewear essentials like yoga pants and sweats to dressier picks like long-sleeve dresses and maxi skirts, there’s something on sale for everyone.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • On Christmas Day 2009, a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 tried to detonate explosives hidden in his underwear as the plane approached Detroit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The measuring device is a small disc that snaps into the back of a person’s underwear.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • The company will introduce Nicole + Felicia Evening as a new division of the couture house.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The event marked the first time Anderson has designed a couture wedding dress for a celebrity of Swift’s stature, and both the bride and groom wore Christian Louboutin shoes.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 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
  • Paul Stuart has long been known for its soft-shoulder look in tailoring and is believed to have been the first American retailer to bring side vents to the States, as well as the three-button suit.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Designers are making the claim that the humble sweater, long relegated to serving as a convenient layer beneath tailoring and outerwear, can also be the main attraction.
    — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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