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
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: 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
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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
Recent Examples on the WebLily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
The smaller watch starts at $299.99, while the larger wearable retails for $329.99.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 2024
Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
In addition to three new wearables (the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7, and Watch Ultra) and a new pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung has unpacked details on its two newest foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($1,899.99) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($1,099.99).
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 July 2024
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Adjective
Barefoot Dreams As an official licensee of Team USA, Barefoot Dreams has created a cozy collection of stars-and-stripes throws, patriotic socks, pet beds and sweaters, and wearable blankets for adults and children to cheer the Olympic athletes on from the comfort of home.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
The smaller watch starts at $299.99, while the larger wearable retails for $329.99.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 2024
Noun
On-the-finger wearables have been available for several years, primarily from smaller startups like market leader Oura.
—Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
In addition to three new wearables (the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7, and Watch Ultra) and a new pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung has unpacked details on its two newest foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($1,899.99) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ($1,099.99).
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 July 2024
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“Wearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wearable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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