wear

US /wer/

UK /weə(r)/

A1

verb

  • To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • To display an expression or emotion on the face
  • To become weaker or damaged from continued use

noun

  • Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
  • Damage from continual use over a long period

Examples

This is a quality garment which should give years of wear.

Silk shirts always feel soft and light in wear.