Etymology
Origin of outerwear
Example Sentences
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“I liked what he had as outerwear better; it was very Fashion Monk,” said a Salon staffer.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
She also sits on the board of the high-end outerwear maker Moncler.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Under chief executive Joshua Schulman, Burberry has refocused on its staple outerwear, including its famed trench coats, in a bid to improve its fortunes.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Burberry, famed for its trench coats, has refocused also on outerwear in a bid to improve its fortunes.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
“They should have let you out of school early,” Grandma said while I took off my damp outerwear.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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