outerwear

/'autəweə/

Thân thiện

A woman puts on her outerwear before going outside.

Definition

Noun: 1. Clothing worn over other garments, especially when outdoors: Outerwear refers to garments designed to be worn as the outermost layer of clothing, primarily for protection against weather conditions like cold, wind, or rain. It is typically put on when going outside.

Usage

Outerwear is a non-count noun used to describe a category of clothing. It is often discussed in contexts of fashion, weather preparation, or outdoor activities. - Common types of outerwear include coats, jackets, parkas, raincoats, and overcoats. - It is contrasted with underwear (clothing worn beneath) and loungewear or indoor wear.

Examples

• Noun:
  • In winter, it's essential to have warm outerwear like a heavy coat and scarf.
  • The store's new collection features stylish outerwear for the fall season.
  • Please hang your wet outerwear on the rack by the door.

Advanced Usage

• "Technical outerwear": Refers to high-performance garments designed for specific outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, or mountaineering, often featuring waterproof, windproof, or insulated materials.
  • For the expedition, they invested in specialized technical outerwear.

Variants and Related Words

• Overgarment (n): A more formal or technical synonym for an item of outerwear.
• Topcoat (n): A specific type of lightweight overcoat.
• Anorak / Parka (n): Specific styles of heavy, hooded jackets.
• Outerwear is a compound word formed from "outer" + "wear." Related compound words include:
  • Sportswear (n): Clothing designed for sports or casual wear.
  • Nightwear (n): Clothing designed for sleeping.
  • Footwear (n): Coverings for the feet, such as shoes or boots.

Synonyms

• Overclothes: Clothing worn over other garments.
• Outdoor clothing / Outdoor gear: Emphasizes the intended use outside.
• Coats and jackets: Common specific items that constitute outerwear.

Related Phrases

• "Layer your outerwear": Advice to wear multiple outer garments for adjustable warmth.
  • In variable climates, it's wise to layer your outerwear.

Related Idioms

• "To be born in a barn": (Informal idiom) A rhetorical question asked when someone leaves a door open, implying they are letting cold air in and lack consideration for indoor warmth, often related to the context of removing outerwear.
  • Close the door! Were you born in a barn? (This implies the person is being careless about keeping the cold out, a common concern when dealing with outerwear.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. clothing for use outdoors

Từ đồng nghĩa

• overclothes