SINCE 1828
wearing
adjective (1)
wear·ing
| \ ˈwer-iŋ
\
\
Definition of wearing
(Entry 1 of 2)
: intended for wear
wearing apparel
wearing
adjective (2)Definition of wearing (Entry 2 of 2)
: subjecting to or inflicting wear
especially
: causing fatigue
a wearing journey
Other Words from wearing
Adjective (2)
wearingly
\ ˈwer-iŋ-lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
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