How to Use wear in a Sentence

wear

1 of 2 verb
  • She wore a red blouse to work.
  • He wore a hole in his pants.
  • He doesn't wear a watch.
  • I used to wear my hair long.
  • The teacher was wearing a frown.
  • She wears her hair in a ponytail.
  • Were you wearing a seat belt?
  • He was wearing blue jeans.
  • White coats are often worn by doctors.
  • Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • First of all, where does one wear such a shoe?
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The fans who wore bags over their heads said it all.
    — Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Lots of room to move while wearing.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Only one plane will wear the paint scheme.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Her clothes are worn by women around the world.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Oduor is seen in the video wearing a white hat.
    — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Children wear their vests one day a week for five weeks.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • All the cool girls wear Emi Jay hair clips.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • My job’s not just to go, here’s a costume, wear it.
    — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Union wore a full-length gray coat and a neutral heeled boot.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • That phrase is a cheer for the club, which wears white jerseys.
    — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Brady even wore a Raiders hoodie.
    — Ed Graney Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Make sure to wear leather gloves to protect your hands from rose thorns.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • And the ones who wear suits and walk during the day, out in the open.
    — Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
  • There are many ways to wear these red sandals, and all of them are valid.
    — Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 27 May 2026
  • The ladies' man always wore a suit and lived his life by the bro code.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The King wore a navy blue suit with a silver tie.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Ramirez wore red swimming shorts as the pair shared a sweet kiss in the ocean.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The most important is to wear earplugs or muffs.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025

wear

2 of 2 noun
  • I got a lot of wear out of these boots.
  • The deck is built to withstand years of wear.
  • You should inspect the tires for wear.
  • The carpet is showing signs of wear.
  • Allin came out of it worse for wear.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
  • Kim looks a little the worse for wear.
    — Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
  • What impressed me most was the wear.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Denegal seemed no worse for wear.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Ossai doesn’t have a lot of wear on his tires.
    — Mike Kaye updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Look for cracks, blockages, or signs of wear.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • It’s best suited for evening wear, and date nights.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This makes the sneaker a great choice for all-day wear.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Opt for a black, brown, or white color to get the most wears.
    — Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The wear also lasted quite a long time for a gloss.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • People in evening wear trudged down the street, most with a phone to their ear.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
  • With 66 brands there was a lot of wrist wear on display.
    — Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Grab your favorite athleisure wear and put it to good use.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • It’s held up well wash after wash without wear or tear.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Use caution around any areas that show wear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Constant heavy use also speeds up wear and heat buildup.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • And the wear time is impressive too.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Seyfried has also proved that a sweater can double as evening wear.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The block heel makes for comfortable, all-day wear.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, our top picks are comfortable enough for all-day wear.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Oprah loves this brand, which makes fan-favorite slippers for year-round wear.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • The bag is super soft and made with casual wear in mind.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • These pants are dressy enough to wear to the office, but low-key enough for weekend wear.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Four children in semi-formal wear line up against a wall.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • York does return though, and is seemingly no worse for the wear.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2023
  • As said in the name, these sneakers are built for everyday wear.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

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