wearable

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adjective

wear·​able ˈwer-ə-bəl How to pronounce wearable (audio)
: 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 wearableCarrie Donovan
wearability noun

wearable

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noun

: 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

Examples of wearable in a Sentence

Adjective high-fashion clothes that are not really wearable Noun models showing off vintage wearables from the swinging '60s
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Adjective
Electronics & wearable tech Amazon: Discounts from Amazon are as high as 60% off across most categories, including best-selling tech. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024 The company has created a platform that provides patients with a digital avatar that mirrors all their health information—using data collected from medical records, wearable tracking devices, and individual input. Todd Nordstrom, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
The smart ring landscape: Key features, pricing and compatibility As the market for smart wearables continues to expand, several innovative options have emerged, each offering unique features tailored to different user needs. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 Both wearables feature a speedy Exynos W1000 chip and dual-frequency GPS, for example, the latter of which allows for more accurate tracking. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wearable 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1590, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1711, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wearable was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Wearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wearable. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

wearable

adjective
wear·​able
ˈwar-ə-bəl,
ˈwer-
: capable of being worn : suitable to be worn
wearability
ˌwar-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
ˌwer-
noun

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