Wearable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɛə̯ɹəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wearable is an adjective meaning Able to be worn.
Meaning
Able to be worn.
More Meanings
- Something that can be worn; an item of clothing.
- (computing) Ellipsis of wearable computer (“small computer which can be worn on the body”).
- (fashion) Clothing that is suitable for wear by ordinary people, or in ordinary circumstances, as opposed to being unusual, uncomfortable, or otherwise difficult to wear.
Example Sentences
a wearable device
I'd happily use both weights for scarves, shawls, and other wearables.
American designers...provided collection after collection of wearable fashions with a simplicity of silhouette that fitted the criteria of dressing for success.
When Did "Wearable" Become a Dirty Word in Fashion? In a style climate dominated by attention-grabbing influencers, some designers are making the case for clothes that—gasp—people actually want to wear.
Word Forms
- wearables
Antonyms for wearable
Common opposites include unwearable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swearable, wearing, weariable, adornable, tailorable, dressable.
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