outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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The rest of the archive was sold by Massimo Osti himself just before his death to David Chu, the American designer with Taiwanese roots who founded men’s outerwear and sportswear company Nautica.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
The Capsule Wardrobe Essentials A crisp white button-down shirt is the ultimate wardrobe essential, equally at home under a blazer for meetings or on the weekend with leggings, white sneakers, and oversized outerwear.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 July 2025
With exaggerates silhouettes and bold colorways, Anderson brought new whimsy to the traditionally formal structure of the Dior runway—honoring the brand’s heritage with subtle references to archetypal men’s suiting, knitwear and outerwear.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Here, Kidman reunites with fellow Paddington villain Hugh Grant, playing an Upper East Side mom who sports all the aforementioned fabulous outerwear.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
The Capsule Wardrobe Essentials A crisp white button-down shirt is the ultimate wardrobe essential, equally at home under a blazer for meetings or on the weekend with leggings, white sneakers, and oversized outerwear.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 July 2025
With exaggerates silhouettes and bold colorways, Anderson brought new whimsy to the traditionally formal structure of the Dior runway—honoring the brand’s heritage with subtle references to archetypal men’s suiting, knitwear and outerwear.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Here, Kidman reunites with fellow Paddington villain Hugh Grant, playing an Upper East Side mom who sports all the aforementioned fabulous outerwear.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for outerwear
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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