Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Clothing, such as hats, coats, and gloves, for use outdoors.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun clothing for use outdoors.

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  • noun outdoor clothing or jacket

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  • noun clothing for use outdoors

Etymologies

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outer +‎ -wear

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Examples

  • As a point of fact, our new heavy weather outerwear is the bomb, and I feel quite snug.

    There Goes The Neighbourhood 2005

  • This line of ATV/Motorcycle riding outerwear is designed for hard use in nasty weather.

    Monarch Pass Jacket, Pants, and Gloves by Moose Racing 2009

  • This line of ATV/Motorcycle riding outerwear is designed for hard use in nasty weather.

    Monarch Pass Jacket, Pants, and Gloves by Moose Racing 2009

  • Or, the outerwear is shorter but worn over a longer skirt in that challenging fashion game of playing with proportions.

    International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions 2010

  • “The Audex jacket”, this article says “is a combination of Bluetooth Wireless technology from Motorola and Burton snowboarding gear, resulting in outerwear that acts as the control centre for hands-free communication and entertainment while on the slopes or other places.

    Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Dressed for winter 2005

  • “The Audex jacket”, this article says “is a combination of Bluetooth Wireless technology from Motorola and Burton snowboarding gear, resulting in outerwear that acts as the control centre for hands-free communication and entertainment while on the slopes or other places.

    Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Dressed for winter 2005

  • Underneath the outerwear were a second rubberized suit with suspenders, rubberized male underwear, and bondage gear constructed of nylon and leather.

    Spider Bones Kathy Reichs 2010

  • The outerwear was the most standout element of the collection, but there were also great knits and separates to choose from.

    Vibe Adrien Field 2010

  • "Our outerwear is the uniform of choice in the coldest places on earth," said Dani Reiss, president of the Toronto - based company, who showcased the jackets for Flaherty.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

  • "Our outerwear is the uniform of choice in the coldest places on earth," said Dani Reiss, president of the Toronto - based company, who showcased the jackets for Flaherty.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

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