wearable

American  

[wair-uh-buhl] / ˈwɛər ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being worn; appropriate, suitable, or ready for wearing.

   old shoes that are still wearable.

2. Digital Technology. relating to or noting a computer or advanced electronic device that is incorporated into an accessory worn on the body or an item of clothing.

   wearable gadgets embedded in fabric;

   a wearable heart-rate sensor.

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noun

1. Usually wearables something that may be worn or carried on the body, as an item of clothing.

   high-fashion wearables.

wearable British  

/ ˈwɛərəbəl /

adjective

1. suitable for wear or able to be worn

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noun

1. (often plural) any garment that can be worn

Other Word Forms

• wearability
  noun
• unwearable
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of wearable

First recorded in 1580–90; wear + -able

Example Sentences

It partners with 1,850 health provider locations and 180 active clinicians, and connects with 30 different types of wearable devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

He concedes the rings are closer to trophies than wearable jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He spearheaded the launch of wearable products like the Apple Watch and AirPods.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"That's when quantum effects stop being abstract and start becoming useful -- supporting future applications ranging from self-powered sensors and wearable technology to ultra-fast components for next-generation wireless networks."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

We chose some boots and coats, out of necessity, and I also managed to take home two T-shirts and a pair of jeans—not stylish but wearable.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana