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
: 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
wear·abil·i·ty
ˌwa(a)rəˈbilətē
ˌwer-
: capacity or suitability for being worn
especially
: durability under wear
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“Wearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wearable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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