try on
verb
tried on; trying on; tries on
1
: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
2
: to use or test experimentally
Examples of try on in a Sentence
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James also tried on goggles for giggles when Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic had his pair knocked off his head during a 2021 game against the Lakers.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2021, there was Brian Kelly, then a 60-year-old son of Chelsea, Mass., and head coach of the Louisiana State football team, who tried on a Southern accent in a speech during a men’s basketball game and was instantly clowned for it.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
One of the more frequent settings is a local boutique, so that the women can argue while trying on various expensive gowns and hats.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Draping Effect When trying on dresses, Throckmorton also recommends looking at the fabric draping, which can influence the overall fit and feel of a garment.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Perfect’s smartphone apps allows users to virtually try on makeup, edit their facial features in photos, remove acne from images, and more.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
The first test is to try on your eclipse glasses indoors.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
These immersive experiences can enable consumers to try on virtual garments and explore virtual shows.
—Verostina Antwi, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Fit: Each of our testers tried on the shoes, checking the overall fit.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2021, there was Brian Kelly, then a 60-year-old son of Chelsea, Mass., and head coach of the Louisiana State football team, who tried on a Southern accent in a speech during a men’s basketball game and was instantly clowned for it.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
One of the more frequent settings is a local boutique, so that the women can argue while trying on various expensive gowns and hats.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Draping Effect When trying on dresses, Throckmorton also recommends looking at the fabric draping, which can influence the overall fit and feel of a garment.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Perfect’s smartphone apps allows users to virtually try on makeup, edit their facial features in photos, remove acne from images, and more.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
The first test is to try on your eclipse glasses indoors.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
These immersive experiences can enable consumers to try on virtual garments and explore virtual shows.
—Verostina Antwi, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Fit: Each of our testers tried on the shoes, checking the overall fit.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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