noun

wearer

WEH-uh-ruh

Wearer (noun) means a person who wears something. Example: “The helmet protects the wearer's head on impact.”

noun

A person who wears something.

"The helmet protects the wearer's head on impact."

How to use wearer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person who has something on, such as a garment or device.

wearers plural

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From Middle English werer, werere, equivalent to wear + -er.

Origin: Middle English

parer carer bearer nearer clearer

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.