wearable
Wearable (adj) means Suitable or comfortable to be worn. Example: “The designer aims for wearable, practical clothing rather than pure runway spectacle.”
How to use wearable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be worn comfortably, or (as a noun) a small tech device you wear, like a smartwatch.
Word forms
more wearable comparative, most wearable superlative
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The designer aims for _____, practical clothing rather than pure runway spectacle.
Etymology
From wear + -able.
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What does “wearable” mean?
The word “wearable” means suitable or comfortable to be worn. In plain terms, able to be worn comfortably, or (as a noun) a small tech device you wear, like a smartwatch.
How do you pronounce “wearable”?
“Wearable” is pronounced weh-uh-ruhbl (/wɛə̯ɹəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “wearable” in a sentence?
Here is “wearable” used in a sentence: “The designer aims for wearable, practical clothing rather than pure runway spectacle.”
What is the opposite of “wearable”?
The opposite of “wearable” — its antonyms — is unwearable.
What part of speech is “wearable”?
Depending on how it is used, “wearable” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “wearable” a common word?
“Wearable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wearable” have?
“Wearable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suitable or comfortable to be worn.