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 company operates five wool mills producing everything from classic fabrics to jersey, silk for outerwear, and jacquard weaves.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Then, apply a waterproofing spray designed for technical outerwear, which helps restore the DWR finish.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Then, apply a waterproofing spray designed for technical outerwear, which helps restore the DWR finish.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 8 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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