wear·able
ˈwer-ə-bəl 
: capable of being worn : suitable to be worn
wearable art
a wearable fitness tracker
These were clothes that were fun to look at, and even more fun to wear. They were costumey, but at the same time curiously wearable …—
Carrie Donovan
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: something (such as a garment or a device) that can be worn
—usually used in plural
summer wearables
Consumer wearables … have the potential to move from tracking simple metrics like steps and heart rates to providing actionable health information.—Rinku Patel
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Examples of wearable in a Sentence
Adjective
high-fashion clothes that are not really wearable
Noun
models showing off vintage wearables from the swinging '60s
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Mechanical Engineering also recently created a first-of-its kind body heat powered wearable device equipped with a pulse oximetry sensor.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
John Werner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
From wearables that provide real-time health data to smart vaporizers offering precise control over dosage, these innovations are helping users make more informed decisions about their cannabis use.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Mechanical Engineering also recently created a first-of-its kind body heat powered wearable device equipped with a pulse oximetry sensor.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
By the Numbers Of course, people with skin in the game will want to know how these products are selling as one of the most innovative wearables around.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
From wearables that provide real-time health data to smart vaporizers offering precise control over dosage, these innovations are helping users make more informed decisions about their cannabis use.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Wearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wearable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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