wear·able
ˈwer-ə-bəl 
: capable of being worn : suitable to be worn
wearable art
a wearable fitness tracker
These were clothes that were fun to look at, and even more fun to wear. They were costumey, but at the same time curiously wearable …—
Carrie Donovan
Carrie Donovan
: something (such as a garment or a device) that can be worn
—usually used in plural
summer wearables
Consumer wearables … have the potential to move from tracking simple metrics like steps and heart rates to providing actionable health information.—Rinku Patel
Rinku PatelSynonyms
Examples of wearable in a Sentence
Adjective
high-fashion clothes that are not really wearable
Recent Examples on the WebDanielle Friedman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Even without Android support for the Apple Watch, Google has tried to make the most of it with its lines of wearable tech.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
The success of the OPAP system, potentially the first wearable technology for glaucoma care, could therefore depend less on the technical aspects of applying negative pressure to the eye, which has been the focus of Berdahl’s research for the past decade.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
The innovative and stylish wearable tech device tracks over 20 biometric siganls all from your finger — from sleep scores and activity trackers to heart health and stress.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Google also has the Fitbit line of wearable devices.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Other applications include long-term, low-power wearable devices, such as heart, lung, and brain monitors, and muscle-activity monitors used in rehabilitation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2024
Law enforcement officials will instead depend on wearable electronic GPS devices to monitor those who have been convicted of crimes but are still allowed to work in conjunction with their sentences.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
There’s only one receiver on the wearable target, so proper aim will be important.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Once Samsung launches the Galaxy Ring, these mini wellness wearables will become a thing.
—Florence Ion, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Lauren Cunningham, for example, has so far bought five breast pumps — three wearables and two others.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Some wearables take periodic readings to extend battery life; others sample continuously; and others yet give you the option to choose.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024
Amateurs and enthusiasts will undoubtedly introduce the possibility of creating custom ‘mod’ versions of their wearables’ programs.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024
Apple put on watch Apple is scrambling for ways to save its $17 billion smartwatch business, after a court ruled the company’s wearables had infringed a patent held by rival Masimo and ordered Apple to halt sales.
—Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
Teams have cameras to track in-game player movement and biometric-tracking wearables during practices.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Many wearables gather data using a method called photoplethysmography (PPG), which involves shining a light into blood vessels to estimate the time between each heartbeat.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Adjective
These apps track metrics such as minutes or miles through your phone or wearable fitness device, and offer discounts on products or even charitable donations in your name.
—Danielle Friedman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Even without Android support for the Apple Watch, Google has tried to make the most of it with its lines of wearable tech.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
The success of the OPAP system, potentially the first wearable technology for glaucoma care, could therefore depend less on the technical aspects of applying negative pressure to the eye, which has been the focus of Berdahl’s research for the past decade.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
The innovative and stylish wearable tech device tracks over 20 biometric siganls all from your finger — from sleep scores and activity trackers to heart health and stress.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Google also has the Fitbit line of wearable devices.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Other applications include long-term, low-power wearable devices, such as heart, lung, and brain monitors, and muscle-activity monitors used in rehabilitation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2024
Law enforcement officials will instead depend on wearable electronic GPS devices to monitor those who have been convicted of crimes but are still allowed to work in conjunction with their sentences.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
There’s only one receiver on the wearable target, so proper aim will be important.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Noun
The Rise of Ambient Computing: Integrating computing seamlessly into the environment through wearables, smart homes, and other technologies for a more natural and intuitive user experience.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Once Samsung launches the Galaxy Ring, these mini wellness wearables will become a thing.
—Florence Ion, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Lauren Cunningham, for example, has so far bought five breast pumps — three wearables and two others.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
Some wearables take periodic readings to extend battery life; others sample continuously; and others yet give you the option to choose.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024
Amateurs and enthusiasts will undoubtedly introduce the possibility of creating custom ‘mod’ versions of their wearables’ programs.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024
Apple put on watch Apple is scrambling for ways to save its $17 billion smartwatch business, after a court ruled the company’s wearables had infringed a patent held by rival Masimo and ordered Apple to halt sales.
—Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
Teams have cameras to track in-game player movement and biometric-tracking wearables during practices.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Many wearables gather data using a method called photoplethysmography (PPG), which involves shining a light into blood vessels to estimate the time between each heartbeat.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 12 Mar. 2024
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