outer garment
Definition
Noun: A piece of clothing designed to be worn over other clothing, typically as a protective or concealing layer. It is the outermost layer of an outfit.
Usage
An "outer garment" is a general category for clothing worn on the outside. It is often used for warmth, protection from weather, or as a finishing layer to an ensemble. - She removed her heavy outer garment before entering the warm house. - A coat is a common type of outer garment for winter.
Advanced Usage
- Formal/Technical Context: The term is frequently used in historical, costume, or technical descriptions (e.g., in archaeology, fashion design, or clothing care labels) to classify garments.
- The museum's collection includes outer garments from the 18th century.
- Legal/Regulatory Context: It can appear in rules or guidelines specifying dress codes.
- The policy requires an appropriate outer garment to be worn in the laboratory at all times.
Variants and Related Words
- Overgarment: A direct synonym, though less common in everyday speech.
- Coat, Jacket, Cloak, Cape, Overcoat, Raincoat, Parka, Blazer, Trench coat: These are all specific types of outer garments.
- Inner garment: Its conceptual opposite, referring to clothing worn next to the skin or under other layers (e.g., underwear, undershirt).
Synonyms
- Overgarment
- Overclothing
- Outerwear
Antonyms
- Underwear
- Underclothing
- Inner garment
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Outerwear: A very close synonym often used interchangeably in modern contexts, especially in retail and fashion. It specifically denotes clothing for outdoor wear.
- The store has a new section for winter outerwear.
Noun
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a garment worn over other garments
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