outerwear

noun

out·​er·​wear ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer How to pronounce outerwear (audio)
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear

Examples of outerwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The outerwear joins Donna's growing collection of merch dedicated to her sons. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 Unlike some other outerwear, windbreakers put it all on the table, heart on their nylon sleeve. Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 And last year a different fictional character, Daisy Jones (played by Riley Keough), wore similar outerwear in Daisy Jones & the Six, reigniting the style’s popularity. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2024 Since major advancements have been made in waterproof and windproof materials since the early days—two world wars resulted in innovations like gabardines, nylons, polyesters, and waxed cottons—windbreakers have become some of the lightest varieties of outerwear. Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Athletes’ board, outerwear and energy drink sponsors also supplement their training and competition expenses, as does the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 This is an especially great option in winter when shoulder bags tend to slide off due to bulky outerwear like puffer jackets. Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 Asymmetric skirts complete with industrial pockets, plaid print, or tweed-looking patterns were paired with broad-collar outerwear of different varieties. Cierra Black, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 The Fashion Island store will be opposite Bloomingdale’s, carrying the brand’s full lineup of jackets and denim, outerwear, dresses, tops, skirts, footwear and accessories. Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'outerwear.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of outerwear was in 1883

Dictionary Entries Near outerwear

Cite this Entry

“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outerwear

noun
out·​er·​wear ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce outerwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear

More from Merriam-Webster on outerwear

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!