outwear

[ out-wair ]

verb (used with object)

, out·wore, out·worn, out·wear·ing.

1. to wear or last longer than; outlast:

   a well-made product that outwears its competition.

2. to exhaust in strength or endurance:

   The daily toil had soon outworn him.

3. to outlive or outgrow:

   Perhaps he will outwear those eccentricities.

4. to wear out; destroy by wearing: wear:

   A child outwears clothes quickly.

5. to pass (time):

   trying to outwear the hours by reading.

outwear

/ ˌaʊtˈwɛə /

verb

1. to use up or destroy by wearing
2. to last or wear longer than
3. to outlive, outgrow, or develop beyond
4. to deplete or exhaust in strength, determination, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of outwear¹

First recorded in 1535–45; out- + wear

Example Sentences

“I had outworn my usefulness,” Watt said of his decision, adding that others “wouldn’t get off my case” about his insulting coal advisory panel comment.

From Seattle Times

There is an emphasis on architecture in the outwear, but with a more feminine touch.

From Seattle Times

The label emphasized outwear with lengthened silhouettes, ranging from tailored coats to puffed-out bomber jackets, and sprinkled some artwork and logos into the mix.

From Reuters

The luxury outwear maker will hold an investor presentation on Thursday, its first since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the acquisition of streetwear brand Stone Island in 2020.

From Reuters

Meanwhile, men’s pants and shorts rose 11.2 percent from a year ago, while suits, sport coats and outwear prices climbed 9.3 percent.

From Seattle Times