Word
wearer
Phoneticswear·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɛɹɝ/
UK/wˈeəɹɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is dressed in a particular piece of clothing or accessory. You use this to talk about the person using an item like a hat, glasses, or a coat.
n. a person who is dressed in or carries a specific garment, accessory, or piece of equipment on their body.
Examples
“The wearer of this jacket will stay very warm.”
“These smart glasses provide the wearer with real-time directions displayed directly on the lenses.”
“The manufacturer claims that the fabric's moisture-wicking properties ensure the wearer remains dry even during periods of intense physical exertion in humid conditions.”
Examples
simple
“The wearer of this jacket will stay very warm.”
contextual
“These smart glasses provide the wearer with real-time directions displayed directly on the lenses.”
complex
“The manufacturer claims that the fabric's moisture-wicking properties ensure the wearer remains dry even during periods of intense physical exertion in humid conditions.”
Usage
Often used in the construction 'the wearer of [item]' or to describe the benefits of a product.
Etymology
From Middle English werer, werere, equivalent to wear + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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