try on

verb

tried on; trying on; tries on

transitive verb

1

: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit

2

: to use or test experimentally

try-on

ˈtrī-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

noun

Examples of try on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rowe explained that someone buying a pair of running shoes often sends them back after wearing it for a day to try on the fit. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

In May of this year, a case involving actress Jessica Mann ended in a mistrial after Weinstein had been tried on the case for what was the third time, stemming from an accusation involving an incident from 2013. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Six French nationals in Iraq have been tried on suspicion of being members of the extremist Islamic State group, Iraqi judicial and security officials told The Associated Press. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Those who stay to try on pieces from the collection are in for a real treat in the dressing rooms. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for try on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

Kids Definition

try on

verb

: to put on (as a garment) in order to test the fit