outerwear

[ ou-ter-wair ]

/ ˈaʊ tərˌwɛər /

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noun

garments, as raincoats or overcoats, worn over other clothing for warmth or protection outdoors; overclothes.

clothing, as dresses, sweaters, or suits, worn over undergarments.

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Origin of outerwear

First recorded in 1925–30; outer + wear

Words nearby outerwear

outermost, outer planet, outer product, outersole, outer space, outerwear, outface, outfall, outfield, outfielder, outfighting

How to use outerwear in a sentence

If it’s snug, the jacket won’t make for an effective top layer over other outerwear like a hoodie or another, not-so-waterproof jacket.
Best packable rain jackets of 2022|Vanessa Nirode|July 30, 2022|Popular-Science
Josh and Jax carried boxes of books, climbing gear, and technical outerwear.
Looking Toward the Oak Fire from My Front Yard, I Thought, This Is Going to Burn My House Down|awise|July 27, 2022|Outside Online
Building high-performance outerwear for sit skiers is far more challenging than it might seem.
Trevor Kennison Helped Design This Adaptive Apparel for Sit Skiers|wtaylor|January 29, 2022|Outside Online
When it’s truly frigid, look for outerwear that maximizes warmth without adding too much bulk.
How to Fall in Love with Winter Running|bsmith|December 9, 2021|Outside Online

For outerwear, look for thick, lightweight insulation like down or primaloft—and steer clear of cinched waists or other details that make your personal air bubble smaller.
A Beginner's Guide to Staying Warm Outside|Blair Braverman|December 10, 2020|Outside Online
She wears an amazing original Halston leather dress in one scene, and a couple of silk blouses and outerwear.
The ‘American Hustle’ Style Guide|Erin Cunningham|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond the knitwear, colors radiated in the collection mostly through outerwear.
Fashion Week Dispatch: Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Alexander Wang|Erin Cunningham|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The designer's Spring collection for Prada featured sporty motifs, bras on outerwear, and massive faces on just about everything.
Prada Spring/ Summer 2014: About Face|Liza Foreman|September 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Designer Phoebe Philo presented a cool collection of wooly outerwear and unexpected proportions.
Céline Gets Cozy for Fall|Liza Foreman|March 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Underwear as outerwear is back, yet again, only this time in the form of corsets, bustiers, and underwear detailing.
My Breast Problem|Venetia Thompson|October 9, 2009|DAILY BEAST
We came with many clothes, underwear and outerwear, wool and dark things.
The Hive|Will Levington Comfort