outerwear

[ou-ter-wair]

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of outerwear¹

First recorded in 1925–30; outer + wear

Example Sentences

There's also a helpful list of such features, including fake tails, "animal-like" ears and fur, whether fake or real, which could certainly cramp the style of those who enjoy fuzzy outerwear in cold weather.

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Santosh, with nowhere to go in her rural corner of India, quickly trades her traditional outerwear for a khaki cop uniform.

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Her campaign attire, her accessories, her formalwear, her outerwear and especially her shoes.

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Through the centuries, the unisex garment evolved from an underlayer for the upper class to become outerwear, sashed with an obi but featuring smaller sleeves that aided physical activity — helpful for the samurai warriors.

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A spokesperson from Nvidia says he has been wearing the classic outerwear for more than two decades.

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