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

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

As consumers use emerging tools like AI to explore different looks and try on silhouettes, this data is an early indication of the looks capturing consumers’ attention throughout the year. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Desperate to fit in, a young autistic man tries on different roles to understand what kind of man he’s supposed to be. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 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