outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Items like pet supplies, seasonal decorations, and outerwear are best stored in other parts of the house.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
While that may be sad news for lovers of winter outerwear and layering, Hollywood A-listers are already embracing the new season on the red carpets.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
While seeing those first glimpses of sun and feeling a degree of warmth on the skin is salvation for many, some of us are a little sad to be packing away our winter layers and strong outerwear pieces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
There are also leather blazers and bomber jackets (perfect for a rock festival), as well as trendy butter-yellow outerwear (perhaps for a bubblegum pop concert).
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
While that may be sad news for lovers of winter outerwear and layering, Hollywood A-listers are already embracing the new season on the red carpets.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
While seeing those first glimpses of sun and feeling a degree of warmth on the skin is salvation for many, some of us are a little sad to be packing away our winter layers and strong outerwear pieces.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
There are also leather blazers and bomber jackets (perfect for a rock festival), as well as trendy butter-yellow outerwear (perhaps for a bubblegum pop concert).
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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