wearable technology
Americannoun
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a small computer or advanced electronic device that is worn or carried on the body.
the trendiest wearable technologies.
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Also called wearable tech. such devices collectively.
the future of wearable technology such as fitness monitors.
Etymology
Origin of wearable technology
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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The sensors could also pair with apps or wearable technology to offer users feedback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Meta has been growing its wearable technology product line as competition looks ready to heat up.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
The race to develop wearable technology that could become as ubiquitous as smartphones is intensifying as AI assistants become increasingly integrated into people’s daily lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
The advent of wearable technology has brought with it a pressing need for energy storage solutions that can keep pace with the flexibility and stretchability of soft electronic devices.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
They are making flexible chips - they actually bend - at their plant in Durham, which can be used in wearable technology, clothing authentication, and even in parcel labels to track and trace items.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024
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