-worn
1 American-
a combining form with the meaning “showing a specified level of use, deterioration, or consumption”.
Before you toss that little-worn top, consider if it could be given a second life.
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a combining form with the meaning “showing wear, deterioration, or exhaustion from a specified cause”.
The old bridges fit the landscape, maybe because they are as windworn and aged as the land around them.
The knights were weary and battleworn when they returned to the castle.
adjective
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diminished in value or usefulness through wear, use, handling, etc..
The car's front tires were very worn, with little tread left.
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showing a considerable level of use or wear.
He read his speech from two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been folded and unfolded many times.
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wearied; exhausted.
She looked worn but joyful as she held her newborn daughter.
verb
verb
adjective
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affected, esp adversely, by long use or action
a worn suit
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haggard; drawn
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exhausted; spent
Other Word Forms
- self-worn adjective
- unworn adjective
- wornness noun
Etymology
Origin of worn
First recorded in 1500–10, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Quiet luxury was the trend of 2025 - focusing on elegance and simplicity, it was about choosing timeless classics in quality fabrics that could be worn again and again.
From BBC
Liverpool retired the number 20 shirt worn by Jota and there are plans for a permanent memorial to the Portugal international and his brother Andre Silva, who was also killed in the accident, at Anfield.
From Barron's
One of Mr Derby's favourites is a 7th-Century gold and gemstone pendant, which was returned to the landowner and is now worn by his wife.
From BBC
In a glass case on the third floor of the Melbourne Cricket Ground sits a neon pink suit worn by Robbie Williams for his show at the 2022 AFL grand final.
From BBC
Whatever the intention, we know it was worn during a US visit intended to strengthen transatlantic ties during the Cold War.
From BBC
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