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Pronunciation / Transliteration: wàitào
"她为冬天买了新的外套。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Clothing designed to be worn over other clothes, typically for warmth or protection.
"She put on her outerwear before stepping out into the cold." - 2
A category of clothing that includes coats, jackets, and similar garments.
"The store specializes in stylish outerwear for all seasons."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the English words 'outer' (from Middle English outer, from Old English ūtera) and 'wear' (from Old English werian, meaning to clothe oneself). The compound term emerged in the late 19th century as retail and fashion industries began categorizing garments designed for outdoor use.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Outerwear" is said worldwide
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vêtements d'extérieur
Transliteration: vêtements d'extérieur
"Elle a acheté de nouveaux vêtements d'extérieur pour l'hiver."
Außenbekleidung
Transliteration: Außenbekleidung
"Er trägt seine neue Außenbekleidung bei kaltem Wetter."
abbigliamento esterno
Transliteration: abbigliamento esterno
"Ho bisogno di nuovo abbigliamento esterno per l'inverno."
ropa de abrigo
Transliteration: ropa de abrigo
"Ella compró ropa de abrigo para el frío."
roupa de fora
Transliteration: roupa de fora
"Ele precisa de nova roupa de fora para o inverno."
बाहरी कपड़े
Transliteration: baahari kapde
"उसे सर्दियों के लिए नए बाहरी कपड़े चाहिए।"
外套
Transliteration: wàitào
"她为冬天买了新的外套。"
겉옷
Transliteration: geot-ot
"그녀는 겨울을 위해 새로운 겉옷을 샀다."
アウターウェア
Transliteration: autā wea
"彼女は冬のために新しいアウターウェアを買いました。"
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