wearable items

Meanings

1. 1phraseplural

   Things that you wear, such as clothes, jewelry, or electronic devices like smartwatches.

   Grammar: Always plural because 'items' is plural. For one thing, say 'a wearable item' or 'a piece of wearable technology'.

   Patterns

   • wearable items for sale
   • a range of wearable items
   • wearable items such as...

   The store sells wearable items like hats, scarves, and gloves.

   Wearable items such as fitness trackers have become very popular.

   She packed only a few wearable items for the weekend trip.

2. 2phrasepluraltechnical

   Electronic devices that you wear on your body, especially those that track health or provide information.

   Grammar: In this sense, it often refers to technology. You can also say 'wearables' as a shorter form.

   Patterns

   • wearable items with sensors
   • wearable items for health monitoring

   The company specializes in wearable items that monitor your heart rate.

   Many wearable items can now connect to your phone.

Common combinations

range of wearable items

The boutique offers a wide range of wearable items.

wearable items for men

This section has wearable items for men, including belts and wallets.

smart wearable items

Smart wearable items like smart rings are gaining popularity.

Synonyms and how they differ

apparel

This is a formal word for clothing; it does not usually include electronic devices.

wearables

This is a shorter, more modern term often used for wearable technology.

accessories

These are items you wear or carry to complete an outfit, like belts or bags, but not clothes themselves.

Word family

wearable adjective

Suitable or comfortable to wear.

wear verb

To have clothes or something on your body.

Commonly confused: wearable items or wareable?

Practice

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