wear
verb (used with object)
to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like.
rewear
-
a word derived from
wear.
Example Sentences
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And it doesn’t hurt to rewear some outfits, instead of buying something new for each event.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
She plans to rewear an old dress for her son’s college graduation next month after being shocked by the $100-plus prices at the online retailers she frequents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“I’d probably rewear that outfit a million times more because it was too good.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2022
What you do not want to rewear, ever, are socks.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2019
She also promises to rewear clothes that have become lost in her wardrobe, and refashion others into new and unique accessories.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2019
