outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Various styles of outerwear, T-shirts and accessories hang on racks throughout. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 On the heels of naked dressing, a music festival is a great time to try the lingerie as outerwear trend and forego pants altogether. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 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 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 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
  • But the German sportswear company was not alone in leaving a commercial mark on the tournament.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sportswear company also reduced its full year revenue guidance.
    — Fred Imbert,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • This set is an amazing find for anyone who wants their loungewear to carry them seamlessly into fall.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • The video, shared on TikTok, shows Green picking up the underwear from the stage using a drumstick and hanging them on a bandmate’s microphone stand.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas the rest of its footwear collaborations are one-time affairs, the all-black and all-white Air Force 1 Low have become perennial items much like Supreme’s T-shirts, socks and underwear with Hanes.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • There is a swarm of people gathered in Jordan Roth’s studio for a couture fitting.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The photos show the 32-year-old bride, in a custom Balenciaga couture gown, celebrating her big day with some of her A-list family and friends.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have introduced the yacht collection’s first sleepwear capsule, made from washable mulberry silk with a blue-and-white wave print inspired by the sea.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • Celebrities including Zoe Kravitz, along with stylists and fashion insiders, are wearing tennis necklaces with everything from denim and knitwear to casual tailoring, proving that this once-formal jewel can be surprisingly everyday.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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