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 noun

Examples of try on in a Sentence

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First, try on Blackwell’s white Nike cleats and imagine his purpose for that sequence. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, Arizona State kicker Jesus Gomez is 9-of-10 of the season, with his lone miss coming on a 57-yard try on the last play of the first half in the season opener. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025 The styling service — which offers shoppers AI and human help crafting a box of looks to try on at home — has made progress with its customer base, but has more to do. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 The influencer first became popular on YouTube thanks to her vlogging content, showcasing her day-to-day life, clothing try on hauls and more. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for try on

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of try on was in 1664

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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

try on

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

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