noun
wearer
WEH-uh-ruh
Wearer (noun) means a person who wears something. Example: “The helmet protects the wearer's head on impact.”
noun
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A person who wears something.
"The helmet protects the wearer's head on impact."
"On Saint Patrick's day I put on my green shirt and join the wearers of the green."
How to use wearer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person who has something on, such as a garment or device.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wearers
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The helmet protects the _____'s head on impact.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English werer, werere, equivalent to wear + -er.
Rhymes for wearer
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What does “wearer” mean?
The word “wearer” means a person who wears something. In plain terms, the person who has something on, such as a garment or device.
How do you pronounce “wearer”?
“Wearer” is pronounced WEH-uh-ruh (/ˈweɹɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wearer” in a sentence?
Here is “wearer” used in a sentence: “The helmet protects the wearer's head on impact.”
What part of speech is “wearer”?
“Wearer” is a noun.
