outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Each bag is made from high-quality, rip-resistant fabric that can take the wear and tear of travel in stride, and the set comes with four different pouches of varying sizes to fit everything from bulky outerwear to socks and undergarments.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Forget relegating them to seasonal rotation; florals deserve permanent wardrobe status through jewelry, accessories, clothing, shoes, and outerwear.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The collaboration also introduces a capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories to broaden its appeal, featuring technical apparel and distinctive outerwear designed for active lifestyles.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
In the Americas, Guess wholesale saw double-digit growth, driven by higher shipments to off-price accounts, as well as the direct operation of its outerwear business, which previously was operated by G3 as a licensed business.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Forget relegating them to seasonal rotation; florals deserve permanent wardrobe status through jewelry, accessories, clothing, shoes, and outerwear.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The collaboration also introduces a capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories to broaden its appeal, featuring technical apparel and distinctive outerwear designed for active lifestyles.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
In the Americas, Guess wholesale saw double-digit growth, driven by higher shipments to off-price accounts, as well as the direct operation of its outerwear business, which previously was operated by G3 as a licensed business.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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