wear
verb (used with object)
to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like.
have been wearing
-
present perfect progressiveof wear.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
My wife and I have been wearing the same comfortable red T-shirts at home for five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Providence Deputy Police Chief Tim O'Hara said the suspect was dressed all in black and may have been wearing a mask.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025
The man was believed to have been wearing a dark-coloured hooded top, with the hood up and his face covered, and dark tracksuit bottoms.
From BBC ● May 3, 2025
People have been wearing transparent clothing for centuries.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2024
I felt like I should have been wearing a top hat and cape as I rang the bell.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
