Is wearable a word

Adjective



high-fashion clothes that are not really wearable

Recent Examples on the Web



Bell and Smith, owners of The Hat Girls, create wearable art for women from all walks of life.


Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Feb. 2023





On the second floor of the ArtFest, Jonathan Johnson browsed through the array of stalls selling African textiles, home decor and wearable art.


Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023





This palm-sized wearable device and the corresponding audio app uses infrasonic waves to resonate through the body, targeting the vagus nerve and strengthening the nervous system; the waves are meant to encourage relaxation and improve resilience to stress over time.


Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2023





Who says Haute Couture can’t reuse unused fabrics and scraps to create wearable art?


Allyson Portee, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023





But when executed to their highest potential, the Shoe Surgeon’s couture creations become wearable art that can get you from A to B in inimitable style—just like a bespoke Bentley.


Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2022





Consider this fine jewelry brand to be wearable art.


Justine Carreon, ELLE, 21 Dec. 2022





Casey Newman uses natural cotton, silk and wool, and natural dyes to create wearable art such as her eucalyptus leaf wool wrap.


oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022





Revenue declined 5% during the holiday quarter, a steeper drop than Wall Street projected, hurt by iPhone production snags and sluggish demand for Macs and wearable devices.


Mark Gurman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023




Malicious use and even hacking of brain wearables is another threat.


Nita A. Farahany, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2023





To keep wearables light, there will be just enough compute power, just enough connectivity in those devices, but the smartphone will really do the local AI processing.


WIRED, 15 Mar. 2023





Additionally, there is likely to be a greater focus on sustainability and ethical production in the industry, creating stylish fashion that is kinder to the environment such as digital wearables bought as NFTs that take into account the effects of climate change.


Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2023





Videos talking up the use of continuous glucose monitors (aka CGMs) are all over TikTok, and ads for the latest health wearables are probably following you around online.


Jenna Schnuer, Fortune Well, 24 Feb. 2023





Serwer said that the specifics of the information provided by advanced fitness wearables can occasionally be overly concerning to those without a thorough understanding of the metrics.


Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2023





But wearables need batteries, which tend to be rigid.


IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2023





One of the smart wearables that’s gaining some steam — after many years of attempts — is smart glasses.


Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023





And when that happens, voice will be one of the most important ways to interact with the smart wearable.


Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Dec. 2022



See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word ‘wearable.’ Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

wearable
1. [ʹwe(ə)rəb(ə)l] обыкн. pl

предмет одежды

2. [ʹwe(ə)rəb(ə)l]

пригодный для носки; уместный для ношения

this hat is simply not wearable — в этой шляпе никуда нельзя показаться

Новый большой англо-русский словарь.
2001.

Смотреть что такое «wearable» в других словарях:

  • wearable — [wer′ə bəl] adj. that can be worn; suitable for wear n. [pl.] wearable things; garments; clothing wearability n …   English World dictionary

  • Wearable — Wear a*ble, a. Capable of being worn; suitable to be worn. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • wearable — [[t]we͟ərəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED Wearable clothes are practical, comfortable, and suitable for ordinary people to wear, rather than being very unusual or extreme. It s fashionable but wearable, and it s easy to look after …   English dictionary

  • wearable — I noun a covering designed to be worn on a person s body • Syn: ↑clothing, ↑article of clothing, ↑vesture, ↑wear, ↑habiliment • Derivationally related forms: ↑wear ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • wearable — (WAYR.uh.bul) n. A computer designed to be worn as an item of clothing or as a wardrobe accessory. Example Citation: The big hit of the wearables show…are MicroOptical s LCD eyeglasses, which contain a concealed electronic display in their… …   New words

  • wearable — adj. Wearable is used with these nouns: ↑computer …   Collocations dictionary

  • wearable — wear ► VERB (past wore; past part. worn) 1) have on one s body as clothing, decoration, or protection. 2) exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance). 3) damage or destroy or suffer damage or destruction by friction or use.… …   English terms dictionary

  • Wearable computer — Wearable computers are computers that are worn on the body. They have been applied to areas such as behavioral modeling, health monitoring systems, information technologies and media development. Wearable computers are especially useful for… …   Wikipedia

  • Wearable Computer — Wearable Computing (engl. tragbare Datenverarbeitung) ist das Forschungsgebiet, das sich mit der Entwicklung von tragbaren Computersystemen (Wearable Computer) beschäftigt. Ein Wearable Computer wiederum ist ein Computersystem, das während der… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Wearable Computing — (engl. tragbare Datenverarbeitung) ist das Forschungsgebiet, das sich mit der Entwicklung von tragbaren Computersystemen (Wearable Computer) beschäftigt. Ein Wearable Computer wiederum ist ein Computersystem, das während der Anwendung am Körper… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Wearable art — See also art jewelry. Wearable art, also known as Artwear or art to wear , refers to individually designed pieces of (usually) hand made clothing or jewelry created as fine or expressive art. While the making of any article of clothing or other… …   Wikipedia

пригодный для ношения, предмет одежды

существительное

- обыкн. предмет одежды

прилагательное

- пригодный для носки; уместный для ношения

this hat is simply not wearable — в этой шляпе никуда нельзя показаться

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

wearable computing grid — сеть носимых вычислительных средств  
bag wearable with evening gown — сумочка, которую можно носить с вечерним платьем  
wearable computer — носимый микрокомпьютер; миниатюрный компьютер; носимый компьютер  
wearable material — изнашиваемый материал  
wearable computing — носимые вычислительные средства  
wearable device — носимое устройство  

Примеры с переводом

It is the only shop in London at which wearable gloves could be bought.

Это единственный магазин в Лондоне, где можно купить приемлемые перчатки.

Возможные однокоренные слова

wear  — износ, одежда, ношение, изнашивание, платье, носиться, носить, одевать, изнашиваться
wearer  — владелец, тот, на ком надето платье
wearing  — ношение, утомительный, скучный, нудный
unwearable  — негодный для носки

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

wear +‎ -able

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈweəɹəbl/

Adjective[edit]

wearable (comparative more wearable, superlative most wearable)

  1. Able to be worn.

Translations[edit]

able to be worn

  • Bulgarian: подходящ за носене (podhodjašt za nosene)
  • Esperanto: metebla
  • Finnish: puettava (fi)
  • French: mettable (fr)
  • Georgian: ტარებადი (ṭarebadi)
  • German: tragbar (de)
  • Greek: φορετός (el) (foretós)
  • Hungarian: hordható, viselhető
  • Italian: indossabile, portabile (it)
  • Manx: yn-cheau
  • Romanian: purtabil (ro) m or n, îmbrăcabil m or n
  • Serbo-Croatian: nosiv (sh) m
  • Spanish: ponible (es), vestible
  • Ukrainian: носимий m (nosymyj)
  • Walloon: metåve (wa) m or f

Noun[edit]

wearable (plural wearables)

  1. Something that can be worn; an item of clothing.
  2. (computing) Ellipsis of wearable computer (small computer which can be worn on the body).
    • 2015 February 10, Mark Curtis, “Wearables, hearables and nearables won’t dethrone smartphones”, in The Guardian[1]:

      With the advantage of being glanceable, wearables are already making inroads into the smartphone’s territory. Smart watches, for example, offer quick and light interactions such as providing real-time snapshots of weather, travel and stock market information and notifying the wearer of new messages through a vibration on the skin.

Hypernyms[edit]

  • (computing): device, gadget

Hyponyms[edit]

  • (computing): fitness tracker, heart rate monitor, smartwatch

Translations[edit]

computer worn on the body

Further reading[edit]

  • Wearable computer on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Spanish[edit]

Noun[edit]

wearable m (plural wearables)

  1. wearable
types:

show 154 types…
hide 154 types…
accessory, accouterment, accoutrement

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

apparel, clothes, dress, wearing apparel

clothing in general

array, raiment, regalia

especially fine or decorative clothing

attire, dress, garb

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

beachwear

clothing to be worn at a beach

black

black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)

blue

blue clothing

change

a different or fresh set of clothes

civilian clothing, civilian dress, civilian garb, plain clothes

ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.

drag

clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women’s clothing when worn by a man)

footwear

clothing worn on a person’s feet

garment

an article of clothing

gray, grey

clothing that is a grey color

hand wear, handwear

clothing for the hands

headdress, headgear

clothing for the head

knitwear

knitted clothing

leisure wear

informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing

loungewear

clothing suitable for relaxation

man’s clothing

clothing that is designed for men to wear

neckpiece

an article of apparel worn about the neck

nightclothes, nightwear, sleepwear

garments designed to be worn in bed

outerwear, overclothes

clothing for use outdoors

protective garment

clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury

ready-to-wear

ready-made clothing

slip-on

an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off

slops

cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain)

street clothes

ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.)

tailor-made

custom-made clothing

duds, threads, togs

informal terms for clothing

uniform

clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

vestiture

an archaic term for clothing

woman’s clothing

clothing that is designed for women to wear

work-clothes, work-clothing

clothing worn for doing manual labor

A-line

women’s clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline

ao dai

the traditional dress of Vietnamese women consisting of a tunic with long sleeves and panels front and back; the tunic is worn over trousers

apron

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

arm guard, arm pad

a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers

athletic supporter, jock, jockstrap, supporter, suspensor

a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

belt

a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

biohazard suit

a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents

body pad

a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper

brace, gallus, suspender

elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)

bandeau, bra, brassiere

an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth

a garment that provides covering for the loins

burka, burqa

a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan

camlet

a garment made of camlet fabric

cap

a tight-fitting headdress

chest protector

protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players

civies, civvies

civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform

collar

anything worn or placed about the neck

costume

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

costume

the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class

costume

unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place

costume

the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)

coverall

a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing

diaper, napkin, nappy

garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

disguise

any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer’s identity

diving dress, diving suit

a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers

dress, frock

a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

beaver, dress hat, high hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper

a man’s hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur

ecclesiastical attire, ecclesiastical robe

attire that is appropriate to wear in a church

elbow pad

protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players

finery

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

evening clothes, evening dress, eveningwear, formalwear

attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening

foul-weather gear

protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather

fur

a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

furnishing, trappings

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

fur-piece

a neckpiece made of fur

glove

handwear: covers the hand and wrist

gown, robe

outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

gown, scrubs, surgical gown

protective garment worn by surgeons during operations

G-string, thong

minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

habit

a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

habit, riding habit

attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman’s attire)

haick, haik

an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa

false hair, hairpiece, postiche

a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment

hand-me-down

outgrown garment passed down from one person to another

chapeau, hat, lid

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

head covering, veil

a garment that covers the head and face

helmet

a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

hip pad

protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players

hood

a headdress that protects the head and face

hose

man’s close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet

hose, hosiery

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

ironing

garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

jeweled headdress, jewelled headdress

a headdress adorned with jewels

jump suit

one-piece uniform worn by parachutists

jump suit, jumpsuit

one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist’s uniform

kaffiyeh

an Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal

kanzu

(Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa

knee pad

protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players

laundry, wash, washables, washing

garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

leg covering, legging, leging

a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

body suit, cat suit, leotard, unitard

a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance

livery

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

lounger

an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear

lounging jacket, smoking jacket

a man’s soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home

lounging pajama, lounging pyjama

pajamas worn while lounging

mending

garments that must be repaired

military uniform

prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers

miter, mitre

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

morning dress

formal attire for men during the daytime

motley

a garment made of motley (especially a court jester’s costume)

muff

a warm tubular covering for the hands

mufti

civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform

neckwear

articles of clothing worn about the neck

housecoat, neglige, negligee, peignoir, wrapper

a loose dressing gown for women

gown, night-robe, nightdress, nightgown, nightie

lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

nightshirt

nightclothes worn by men

getup, outfit, rig, turnout

a set of clothing (with accessories)

overall

(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

outer garment, overgarment

a garment worn over other garments

jammies, pajama, pj’s, pyjama

(usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers

peplos, peplum, peplus

a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist

pressure suit

protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying

raglan

a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves

reversible

a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)

robe

any loose flowing garment

romper, romper suit

a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers

sackcloth

a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse

scapular, scapulary

garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit

scarf

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

sealskin

a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin

separate

a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

shin guard, shinpad

a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins

shirt

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

shoulder pad

protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders

silks

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

skirt

a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

activewear, athletic wear, sportswear

attire worn for sport or for casual wear

stomacher

garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century

straightjacket, straitjacket

a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person

suit, suit of clothes

a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

sunsuit

a child’s garment consisting of a brief top and shorts

swaddling bands, swaddling clothes

a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant

jumper, sweater

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

sweat suit, sweats, sweatsuit, workout suit

garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt

bathing costume, bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimwear

tight fitting garment worn for swimming

thigh pad

protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players

throat protector

protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball

top

a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

topknot

headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair

trouser

a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers

pant, trouser

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

turban

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

undergarment, unmentionable

a garment worn under other garments

vest, waistcoat

a man’s sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

war paint

full ceremonial regalia

weeds, widow’s weeds

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

wet suit

a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat

wimple

headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women

workwear

heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work

wraparound

a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around

wrist pad

protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players

wearable — перевод на русский

Really, Andy, they are exciting but, at the same time, super wearable.

Правда, Энди, они очень восхитительны, и в то же время, очень практичны.

I think that his clothes are show worthy and wearable at the same time.

Я думаю, его одежда очень заметна и практична в тоже время.

No, in fact, I think it was too wearable.

Не, на самом деле, я думаю, что это было слишком практично.

But I do think I’m gonna be in the top three. Gretchen’s won two, but I feel like this challenge is totally about, like, being creative and doing something that’s like cool and different. I don’t think this challenge is about being completely wearable.

Гретчен выиграла дважды, но мне кажется, что это задание предполагает что-то креативное и что-то клёвое и необычное этот конкурс не в том, чтобы сделать что-то абсолютно носибельное если сегодня выиграет консерватизм, то я просто не понимаю, что

It was exciting, but wearable.

Это было впечатляюще платье, но носибельное.

I like that it’s wearable.

Мне нравится, что это носибельно.

It’s chic and wearable. I like it.

Шикарно и носибельно.

Wearable electromagnetic bullet shield.

Переносной электромагнитный бронежилет.

I added a booster using microfabricated radio-frequency quadrupoles to speed up particles before entering the DLA device, portable, wearable for maximum flexibility.

Я добавила нано-усилитель радиочастотных квадруполей, который ускоряет частицы на входе в диффузионный аппарат. Переносной, чтобы было удобнее.

Christopher,hisstyleis very elegant and wearable.

Кристофер— егостиль очень элегантен и удобен.

Lightweight sensor net, completely wearable.

Лёгкая сенсорная сетка, очень удобная.

It’s wearable art.

Это произведения искусства.

It’s well constructed and fits her well-— and on top of that, having a very wearable piece, but still very avant-garde.

Он хорошо сконструирован и хорошо сидит на ней… И в целом это очень практичная вещь, но в тоже время авангард.

It was refreshing to see someone design wearable sportswear.

Было ново увидеть чей-то дизайн в спортивном стиле.

And, yes, they’re perfectly wearable clothes.

И да, это прекрасная ноская одежда.

It’s not a phone. It’s a wearable camcorder.

Это не телефон, а портативная видеокамера.

Показать ещё примеры…

Отправить комментарий

    • See Also:
      • weapons carrier
      • weapons of mass destruction
      • Wear
      • wear
      • wear and tear
      • wear down
      • wear off
      • wear out
      • wear-out
      • wearability
      • wearable
      • weariful
      • weariless
      • wearing
      • wearing apparel
      • wearisome
      • wearproof
      • weary
      • weasand
      • weasel
      • weasel out
    • Recent searches:
    • View All

  • Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023

wear•a•ble 
(wârə bəl),USA pronunciation adj. 

  1. capable of being worn;
    appropriate, suitable, or ready for wearing.

n.

  1. ClothingUsually, wearables. that which may be worn;
    clothing.
  • wear + —able 1580–90

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

wearable /ˈwɛərəbəl/ adj

  1. suitable for wear or able to be worn


ˌwearaˈbility n

WordReference Random House Learner’s Dictionary of American English © 2023

wear /wɛr/USA pronunciation  
v., wore/wɔr/USA pronunciation  worn/wɔrn/USA pronunciation  wear•ing, n. 
v.

  1. to have on the body as clothing, covering, or ornament:[+ object]He wore his best suit to the funeral. She’s wearing my ring on her finger.
  2. to bear or have in one’s aspect or appearance:[+ object]She wore an angry expression on her face.
    • to (cause to) deteriorate by a constant or repeating action: [+ object]Foot traffic wore a hole in the carpet.[no object]The carpet began to wear from the constant traffic of boots and heavy shoes.
    • [+ object] to produce by such action:He wore a hole right through his shoe from all that walking.

  3. to last, stay strong, or withstand much use or strain:[no object]That strong fabric wears well.
  4. to weary;
    fatigue:[+ object]worn by illness.
  5. wear down:
    • to make or become shabbier, smaller, or more aged by wearing: [+ down + object]to wear down the heels of his shoes.[+ object + down]to wear the heels down.
    • to (cause to) become weary or tired: [no object]He gradually wore down and had to stop running.[+ object + down]All that long-distance running wore him down.[+ down + object]That distance would wear down most runners.
    • [+ object + down] to overcome (opposition) by working without stopping:Gradually she wore her father down until at last he consented to the marriage.

  6. wear off, [no object] to become less or to diminish slowly or gradually:The effects of the drug began to wear off.
  7. wear on, [+ object] to irritate;
    annoy:That noise really wears on me.
  8. wear out:
    • to make or become unfit or useless through hard or extended use: [+ out + object]She wears out clothes quickly.[+ object + out]She wears clothes out quickly.[no object]Those clothes will wear out in no time.
    • [+ object + out] to cause (someone) to be tired:That long bicycle ride wore me out.

n. [uncountable]

  1. the act of wearing or state of being worn:still a lot of wear from this old jacket.
  2. Clothingclothing of a particular kind:winter wear; men’s wear.
  3. gradual condition of falling apart, as from use:The carpet is beginning to show wear.
  4. the quality of withstanding use;
    durability.

Idioms

  1. Idioms wear thin, [no object]
    • to diminish;
      become weak:My patience is wearing thin.
    • to become less appealing, interesting, tolerable, etc.:At first we liked his humor, but now it’s wearing thin.

wear•a•ble, adj. 
wear•er, n. [countable]

    See dress.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023

wear 
(wâr),USA pronunciation v., wore, worn, wear•ing, n. 

v.t.

    1. to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like:to wear a coat;to wear a saber;to wear a disguise.
    2. to have or use on the person habitually:to wear a wig.
    3. to bear or have in one’s aspect or appearance:to wear a smile; to wear an air of triumph.
    4. to cause (garments, linens, etc.) to deteriorate or change by wear:Hard use has worn these gloves.
    5. to impair, deteriorate, or consume gradually by use or any continued process:Long illness had worn the bloom from her cheeks.
    6. to waste or diminish gradually by rubbing, scraping, washing, etc.:The waves have worn these rocks.
    7. to make (a hole, channel, way, etc.) by such action.
    8. to bring about or cause a specified condition in (a person or thing) by use, deterioration, or gradual change:to wear clothes to rags; to wear a person to a shadow.
    9. to weary;
      fatigue;
      exhaust:Toil and care soon wear the spirit.
    10. to pass (time) gradually or tediously (usually fol. by away or out):We wore the afternoon away in arguing.
    11. Nauticalto bring (a vessel) on another tack by turning until the wind is on the stern.
    12. British Termsto gather and herd (sheep or cattle) to a pen or pasture.

    v.i. 

    1. to undergo gradual impairment, diminution, reduction, etc., from wear, use, attrition, or other causes (often fol. by away, down, out, or off).
    2. to retain shape, color, usefulness, value, etc., under wear, use, or any continued strain:a strong material that will wear; colors that wear well.
    3. (of time) to pass, esp. slowly or tediously (often fol. by on or away):As the day wore on, we had less and less to talk about.
    4. to have the quality of being easy or difficult to tolerate, esp. after a relatively long association:It’s hard to get to know him, but he wears well.
    5. Nautical(of a vessel) to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind.
    6. [Obs.]to be commonly worn;
      to be in fashion.
    7. wear down:
      • to reduce or impair by long wearing:to wear down the heels of one’s shoes.
      • to weary;
        tire:His constant talking wears me down.
      • to prevail by persistence;
        overcome:to wear down the opposition.

    8. wear off, to diminish slowly or gradually or to diminish in effect;
      disappear:The drug began to wear off.
    9. wear out:
      • to make or become unfit or useless through hard or extended use:to wear out clothes.
      • to expend, consume, or remove, esp. slowly or gradually.
      • to exhaust, as by continued strain;
        weary:This endless bickering is wearing me out.

    10. wear thin:
      • to diminish;
        weaken:My patience is wearing thin.
      • to become less appealing, interesting, tolerable, etc.:childish antics that soon wore thin.

    n. 

    1. the act of wearing;
      use, as of a garment:articles for winter wear; I’ve had a lot of wear out of this coat.
    2. the state of being worn, as on the person.
    3. Clothingclothing or other articles for wearing, esp. when fashionable or appropriate for a particular function (often used in combination):travel wear; sportswear.
    4. gradual impairment, wasting, diminution, etc., as from use:The carpet shows wear.
    5. the quality of resisting deterioration with use;
      durability.
    • bef. 900; (verb, verbal) Middle English weren to have (clothes) on the body, waste, damage, suffer waste or damage, Old English werian; cognate with Old Norse verja, Gothic wasjan to clothe; (noun, nominal) late Middle English were act of carrying on the body, derivative of the verb, verbal; akin to Latin vestis clothing (see vest)

    wearer, n. 

      • 21.See corresponding entry in Unabridged c. tire, fatigue, drain.


wearable‘ also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Advertisements
Advertisements
Report an inappropriate ad.
Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.

  • Top Definitions
  • Quiz
  • Examples
  • British

This shows grade level based on the word’s complexity.

[ wairuh-buhl ]

/ ˈwɛər ə bəl /

This shows grade level based on the word’s complexity.


adjective

capable of being worn; appropriate, suitable, or ready for wearing: old shoes that are still wearable.

Digital Technology. relating to or noting a computer or advanced electronic device that is incorporated into an accessory worn on the body or an item of clothing: wearable gadgets embedded in fabric;a wearable heart-rate sensor.See also wearable computer, wearable technology.

noun

Usually wearables . something that may be worn or carried on the body, as an item of clothing: high-fashion wearables.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Which sentence is correct?

Origin of wearable

First recorded in 1580–90; wear + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM wearable

un·wear·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby wearable

weapons carrier, weapons of mass destruction, weapon system, wear, wearability, wearable, wearable computer, wearable tech, wearable technology, wear and tear, wear another hat

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use wearable in a sentence

  • The smart ring is one of dozens of wearable devices being used across professional and amateur sports to measure increasingly specific biometric data, from the proteins in athletes’ sweat to the strength of their grips.

  • Some monitors that provide sleep analysis do this through audio only, some through audio and video, and others include a wearable component to monitor the baby’s oxygen and breathing.

  • Now, whether you want to hit that 10,000 daily step goal, monitor your sleep, or train in a specific heart rate zone, there’s a wrist-mounted wearable for you.

  • It is also creating opportunities for decentralized clinical trials, unleashing future innovations in digi-ceuticals and healthcare wearables.

  • We are confident this deal will increase competition in the highly crowded wearables market, and we’ve made commitments that we plan to implement globally.

  • Available at Amazon Lumo Lift, $100 In the race to make the perfect wearable, the Lumo Lift stands out.

  • Available at Neiman Marcus Rialto Jeans, $245  These jeans are truly wearable art.

  • The Oculus Rift is a wearable headset that goes over the eyes like a clunky pair of scuba goggles.

  • “When we started 10 years ago, no one had heard of wearable tech,” says Genz.

  • That seems to be the secret to creating a successful, desirable, and wearable device.

  • Her cunning fingers had mended the rents in his uniform, which had been dried and put into a passably wearable condition.

  • But beyond a casual wonder if the garment would eventually be wearable, cut from so mangled a pattern, she had no real care.

  • Before we had washed them, they had been very, very dirty, it is true; but they were just wearable.

  • In Tipperary they call the old-fashioned wig ‘Dwyer’s wearable.’

  • These consisted of thin cotton things for the summer, and, when wearable, were of considerable use.

British Dictionary definitions for wearable


adjective

suitable for wear or able to be worn

noun

(often plural) any garment that can be worn

Derived forms of wearable

wearability, noun

Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Educalingo cookies are used to personalize ads and get web traffic statistics. We also share information about the use of the site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.

Download the app
educalingo

I’m not a make-up person, but I love wearable products that are easy to use, with fun packaging.

Charlotte Ronson

section

PRONUNCIATION OF WEARABLE

facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WEARABLE

Wearable can act as a noun and an adjective.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WEARABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wearable

Clothing

Clothing is fiber and textile material worn on the body. The wearing of clothing is mostly restricted to human beings and is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn is dependent on physical stature, gender, as well as social and geographic considerations. Physically, clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protection from weather, and can enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking. It protects the wearer from rough surfaces, rash-causing plants, insect bites, splinters, thorns and prickles by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Clothes can insulate against cold or hot conditions. Further, they can provide a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. Clothing also provides protection from harmful UV radiation. Clothes can be made out of fiber plants such as cotton, plastics such as polyester, or animal skin and hair such as wool. Humans began wearing clothes roughly 83,000 to 170,000 years ago.


Definition of wearable in the English dictionary

The definition of wearable in the dictionary is suitable for wear or able to be worn. Other definition of wearable is any garment that can be worn.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WEARABLE

Synonyms and antonyms of wearable in the English dictionary of synonyms

Translation of «wearable» into 25 languages

online translator

TRANSLATION OF WEARABLE

Find out the translation of wearable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of wearable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wearable» in English.

Translator English — Chinese


耐磨

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English — Spanish


wearable

570 millions of speakers

English


wearable

510 millions of speakers

Translator English — Hindi


पहनने योग्य

380 millions of speakers

Translator English — Arabic


يمكن ارتداؤها

280 millions of speakers

Translator English — Russian


носимых

278 millions of speakers

Translator English — Portuguese


wearable

270 millions of speakers

Translator English — Bengali


পরিধানযোগ্য

260 millions of speakers

Translator English — French


portable

220 millions of speakers

Translator English — Malay


Boleh dipakai

190 millions of speakers

Translator English — German


tragbar

180 millions of speakers

Translator English — Japanese


ウェアラブルな

130 millions of speakers

Translator English — Korean


착용

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Javanese


Wearable

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Vietnamese


có thể mặc được

80 millions of speakers

Translator English — Tamil


அணியக்கூடிய

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Marathi


घालण्यायोग्य

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Turkish


giyilebilir

70 millions of speakers

Translator English — Italian


indossabile

65 millions of speakers

Translator English — Polish


poręczny

50 millions of speakers

Translator English — Ukrainian


носяться

40 millions of speakers

Translator English — Romanian


usor de purtat

30 millions of speakers

Translator English — Greek


wearable

15 millions of speakers

Translator English — Afrikaans


draagbaar

14 millions of speakers

Translator English — Swedish


wearable

10 millions of speakers

Translator English — Norwegian


bærbar

5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wearable

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WEARABLE»

The term «wearable» is very widely used and occupies the 11.412 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.

Trends

FREQUENCY

Very widely used

The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «wearable» in the different countries.

Principal search tendencies and common uses of wearable

List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «wearable».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WEARABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wearable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wearable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wearable

10 QUOTES WITH «WEARABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wearable.

I love a bright lip with a neutral eye. It’s an easy, wearable look that gives brightness to your face without looking over-the-top.

Many women have asked me if it is possible to have a well-built wardrobe on a limited budget. ‘Money,’ I tell them, ‘is no guarantee of taste, and an overstuffed wardrobe is often as bare as a skeleton when it comes to wearable apparel.’

From wearable sensors to video game treatments, everyone seems to be looking to technology as the next wave of innovation for mental health care.

I feel like there is an underappreciation for ball gowns. You see them on the runway, but they rarely ever get worn, so there is something special and unique in getting to wear these creations; it’s wearable art.

Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.

If you look through the history of wearables, I was named the father of wearable computing, or the world’s first cyborg. But the definition of wearable computing can be kind of fuzzy itself. Thousands of years ago, in China, people would wear an abacus around their neck — that, in one sense, was a wearable computer.

The use of the wearable computer changes with each person. When this device is your way of seeing, or a seeing aid, it’s how you see the world. When you use it as a memory aid, it is your brain.

I’m not a make-up person, but I love wearable products that are easy to use, with fun packaging.

I hate the terminology of ‘costume’ because my clothes are not costumes at all. I think they’re high fashion, avant-garde, and more couture, definitely, and yes, some of my pieces are not particularly wearable, but I wouldn’t say they’re costumes, I’d say they’re more couture.

I love and admire the American culture and the American dream. I learnt so many things about the American shoe industry and marketing strategies. I caught the secrets of American casual wear, that is elegant and wearable, retro and modern, and mixed it with an Italian touch, luxurious and handmade.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEARABLE»

Discover the use of wearable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wearable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

1

Fundamentals of Wearable Computers and Augmented Reality

This book presents concepts related to the use and underlying technologies of augmented reality and wearable computer systems. There are many application areas for this technology, such as medicine, manufacturing, training, and recreation.

Woodrow Barfield, Thomas Caudell, 2001

2

Wearable Robots: Biomechatronic Exoskeletons

Logical in structure and original in its global orientation, this volume gives a full overview of wearable robotics, providing the reader with a complete understanding of the key applications and technologies suitable for its development.

3

Wearable and Autonomous Biomedical Devices and Systems for …

This book is dedicated to wearable and autonomous systems, including devices, offers to variety of users, namely, master degree students, researchers and practitioners, An opportunity of a dedicated and a deep approach in order to improve …

4

Application Design for Wearable Computing

This lecture describes application design for wearable computing, providing a blend of experiencebasedinsights, learning in application development, and guidelines on how to frame problems andaddress a specifi c design context, followed by …

Daniel P. Siewiorek, Asim Smailagic, Thad Eugene Starner, 2008

5

Wearable Monitoring Systems

This book ‘s coverage spans all scientific and technological areas that define wearable monitoring systems, from sensors to user interfaces.

Annalisa Bonfiglio, Danilo De Rossi, 2010

6

Wearable Electronics and Photonics

Next the book focuses on integrated structures and system architectures. Finally the issues facing a fashion designer working with wearables are explored.

7

Wonderful, Wearable Wraps

A collection of shawls, stoles, and a poncho.

8

Intelligent Wearable Interfaces

A number of novel intelligent wearable interface systems are examined, including: Network architecture for wearable robots Wearable interface for automatic language translation Intelligent cap interface for wheelchair control Intelligent …

Yangsheng Xu, Wen Jung Li, Ka Keung Lee, 2008

9

Wearable Arf: 16 Fabulous Fashions for Your Darling Dog

Canine Couture with Pooch Personality.

Rachele Fisher, Virgie Fisher, 2010

10

PHealth 2013: Proceedings of the 10th International …

We are at the beginning of what promises to be revolutionary change in healthcare offering significant opportunities for both patients and healthcare providers. This book will therefore be of interest to the entire healthcare industry.

B. Blobel, P. Pharow, L. Parv, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEARABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wearable is used in the context of the following news items.

Google’s New Health Wearable Delivers Constant Patient Monitoring

Often when we think of the wearable tech category, we imagine consumer-focused general purpose devices like Fitbit’s range or the Apple Watch. Google has … «TechCrunch, Jun 15»

As Fitbit soars, what’s the top ‘wearable‘ stock?

It was quite a debut for fitness wearable maker Fitbit. The stock opened Thursday more than 50 percent higher from it’s IPO price of $20 a share. In terms of … «CNBC, Jun 15»

Disney’s high-tech wearable “Playmation” toys could lead to the best …

Disney showed off its vision for the future of play Tuesday with a new line of smart and wearable toys, called «Playmation.» The toys use a combination of … «Washington Post, Jun 15»

Obama’s favorite wearable company gets sued

We’ll soon find out if it has an impact on the initial public offering plans of Fitbit, the industry leader in fitness tracking wearable technology. One of Fitbit’s key … «CNNMoney, May 15»

FitBit, company that makes wearable fitness trackers files IPO

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — FitBit — the company that makes those wearable fitness trackers — filed an IPO on Thursday afternoon. Documents it sent to the … «fox6now.com, May 15»

Huawei showcases Huawei Watch and wearables at MWC

The Chinese company also showcased two new wearables — the TalkBand B2 and TalkBand N1 designed for the business executive on the run. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»

Wearable sensors gather lots of data—now to make it useful

«A lot of wearables today are just throwing numbers at people. We’re looking to synthesize that data and turn it into an experience,» says Jason Fass of Zepp … «Phys.Org, Jan 15»

Intel’s button-size Curie will power all kinds of wearables

Such a minuscule chip could power wearables of different designs, from rings to pendants to clothes, Krzanich said at his keynote address at the Consumer … «CNET, Jan 15»

For Wearable Tech, One Size Does Not Fit All

Silicon Valley companies big and small are racing to create the latest in wearable tech — from now-familiar fitness trackers and smart watches to 3-D printed … «NPR, Nov 14»

Intel’s MICA smart bracelet is a wearable that women would actually …

In perhaps one of the most discreet approaches to wearables so far, Intel introduced a smart bracelet called MICA («my intelligent communication accessory») on … «Mashable, Nov 14»

REFERENCE

« EDUCALINGO. Wearable [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wearable>. Apr 2023 ».

Download the educalingo app


Discover all that is hidden in the words on educalingo

Like this post? Please share to your friends:
  • Is waters a real word
  • Is was a transition word
  • Is was a scrabble word
  • Is was a preposition word
  • Is warranted a word