outer garments
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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They wore brightly colored outer garments called surcoats over their armor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023
If police officers believe the detainee is armed, an officer can conduct a frisk by passing his hands over the person’s outer garments.
From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2019
We have all become accustomed to the security screening routine in all American airports: take off your jackets, sweaters and any outer garments.
From Forbes • Feb. 22, 2012
All his waking day the traditional Jew wears a ritual scarf beneath his outer garments which reminds him of God's nearness and love.
From Time Magazine Archive
When her outer garments were put away she took off the bright red tights her mother-in-law had bought for her at the American store in Barrow.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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