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

Women face these difficulties more often, with almost one-fifth (19 percent) needing to try on four or more pairs of jeans before finding one that works, compared to 9 percent of men. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 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

Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, was tried on charges of killing her three young children in 2023. — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Sure, attending runway shows, interviewing celebrities, and trying on the chicest clothing is fun. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 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