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wearable

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɛɹəbəɫ// UK //wˈeəɹəbəl// wear·able

n. a small electronic device that you wear on your body, like a smartwatch or a fitness tracker. These gadgets usually track your health or show you notifications from your phone.

n. a portable electronic device designed to be worn on the user's body, typically incorporating sensors and wireless connectivity. Often used to monitor physiological data or provide hands-free access to digital information.


SIMPLE

I use a wearable to track my daily steps.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete used a wearable to monitor her heart rate and sleep patterns during the training season.

COMPLEX

As battery life improves and sensors become more sophisticated, the market for medical-grade wearables is expanding beyond simple fitness tracking into real-time chronic disease management.

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Origin

From wear + -able.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural to refer to the industry or category of devices.

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