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Definition of outwear

outwear

/aʊtˈwɛər/
out · wear
Adjective:outworn
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Past Simple:outwore
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Past Participle:outworn
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Present Participle:outwearing
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outwear Lexical Profile

outwear Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To last longer or prove more durable than another garment, fabric, or material under repeated use.

Example

"Heavy canvas work trousers will easily outwear ordinary denim in rough construction environments."

2

To wear out completely or exhaust through prolonged use or passage of time (especially in the past participle 'outworn').

Example

"Having outworn his welcome at the estate, the guest finally packed his trunks and departed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the verb 'outwear' (to outlast in durability) with the noun 'outerwear' (clothing worn outdoors).

• Rhymes for outwear

• Nearby Words

outwalk
outward
outwardly
outwear
outweigh
outwit
outwork

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'out-' (in the sense of surpassing or outlasting) and the Old English root verb 'werian' (to wear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outwear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outwear
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