How to Use worn-out in a Sentence

worn-out

adjective

• In case the appliance is old, the loose or worn-out parts may be to blame.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
• How cancer starts Cells produce more cells to grow, replace older or worn-out cells or to repair damaged tissues.
  — Julie Phillippi, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
• Rentals tend to be shabby and worn-out, so choosing a home with the latest and greatest felt like a way to make the experience hassle-free.
  — Jason Fried, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
• Replace matching, worn-out, or unframed decor with quality, personal pieces.
  — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
• Palestinians have long called for mobile homes and caravans to be allowed in to protect them against living in impractical and worn-out tents.
  — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
• Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.
  — Mayte Salido, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
• Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage.
  — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 June 2026