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wearability

American  
[wair-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌwɛər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the durability of clothing under normal wear.


Etymology

Origin of wearability

First recorded in 1925–30; wear(able) + -ability

Example Sentences

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Her style, she explains, pares food down to its essentials, and she rarely uses more than three colours to aid wearability.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Its wireless and customizable nature ensures wearability and convenience.

From Science Daily Feb. 22, 2024

In addition to its wearability, the cocktail dress serves as a wonderful reminder of just how powerful food and drink can be in the realms of fashion and culture.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

Alexia Elkaim, the founder and designer of Miaou, believes that the corset is appealing to the masses because it’s less costume-y and has more wearability than it did in the past.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2021

Johnson is just as focused on data as she is wearability and aesthetics.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2019

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