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
  • Meanwhile, Karina has been the face of campaigns for luxury beauty, tourism, alcohol, footwear, food and beverages, coffeehouses, professional sports, sportswear, jewelry, technology, automobiles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, dolls and more.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other top brands position themselves within the convergence of performance sportswear and fashion lifestyle, including athleisure wear.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Throw it on over your activewear after a workout or style the white version with your favorite Bermuda shorts and jelly sandals ahead of a family barbecue.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This convenient option has a whopping 15 compartments and a 44-pound weight capacity — ideal for storing bags, activewear, or small accessories.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, shop the most practical and elegant loungewear inspired by the ultimate multihyphenate.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
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  • The group is seeking gently used or new clothing, new socks and underwear, toiletries, hygiene products, and school supplies.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In photos obtained by Backgrid, Sweeney wore denim overalls, and showcasing her white underwear.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Fendi’s centenary Following Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, English fashion designer Kim Jones was appointed artistic director of couture and womenswear in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 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
  • Akris is known for its timelessly elegant architectural tailoring using the finest materials, and it’s built a loyal following among professional women at the top of their game.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 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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