outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Various styles of outerwear, T-shirts and accessories hang on racks throughout. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 At the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, guests in the top suites have received outerwear from the local brand GOFRANCK. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
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  • Cali in particular is known as a destination for apparel production, specializing in denim and sportswear.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • 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
  • Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Score fall essentials like layer-friendly tops, cozy loungewear, and cute coffee cups, plus handy finds like a quick-dry hair towel and an insulated grocery bag.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Simple, comfortable, and casual, the loungewear look held its own without accessories.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • Owen is bamboozled by a cunning opportunist, handcuffed, and robbed in his underwear.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney knows that wearing cute underwear can improve your whole day.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
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  • Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers?
    — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At the January couture shows in Paris, the look was epitomized by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and her devotion to an hourglass silhouette and toe-crunching heels.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • 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
  • The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, using fans, keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day and opening windows for ventilation once outdoor temperatures cool down.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Few fabrics in the annals of men’s tailoring are as storied as seersucker.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, Brink and stylist Shiona Turini consistently blend masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes to create looks worth emulating all autumn long.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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