outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Balenciaga took to the gym for pre-fall; a perfect backdrop to capture our ongoing love affair with technical outerwear. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 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
  • Although German sportswear brand Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The German sportswear giant said revenue is now expected to grow between 9% and 10% in 2026, coming off a particularly strong quarter of 13% sales growth boosted by the World Cup and retro lines.
    — Sarah Min,Hugh Leask,Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Heated workouts Beyond Yoga recently launched its first high-sweat performance activewear line, glowzone, ideal for sweaty workouts like HIIT, hot yoga and Pilates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Small-scale stripe, check and plaid apply to shirting fabrics and activewear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Nguyen is based in Los Angeles and reports to Kardashian and Grede, who started the brand in 2019 by reimagining women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Loungewear doesn’t have to look like loungewear, and this matching set is proof.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Sydney Sweeney's latest photo dump includes an up-close and personal shot of her bikini top and casually brushing her teeth in her underwear.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Skims was cofounded in 2019 by Kardashian and Jens Grede and has carved out a strong niche in women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of underwear
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  • But the business reality behind these global ambitions is that bridal couture remains the financial backbone for most Indian brands.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Stewart’s Nike shoes worn in Cannes accompanied a spring 2026 couture Chanel look by Matthieu Blazy featuring a matching sheer top and midi skirt — the actress is a longtime ambassador for the French luxury brand.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Halle Berry is putting an NSFW twist on sleepwear amid her romantic tropical getaway with fiancé Van Hunt.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Dreamwear, which makes Hanky Panky’s sleepwear and loungewear, has been licensed to manufacture Cosabella’s sleepwear and loungewear for retail distribution.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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