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Wearable: meaning, definitions and examples

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wearable

 

[ ˈwɛərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology fashion

Wearable refers to electronic devices or clothing that can be worn on the body. These devices often have smart technology capabilities, enabling them to track various health metrics or connect to other devices. Common examples include smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart textiles. The rise of wearable technology has transformed how individuals monitor health and fitness and interact with their digital environments.

Synonyms

fashionable tech, mobile, portable

Examples of usage

  • I just bought a wearable fitness tracker.
  • Wearable devices can help improve your health.
  • Many people use wearable technology for sports.

Translations

Translations of the word "wearable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vestível

🇮🇳 पहने योग्य

🇩🇪 tragbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipakai

🇺🇦 носімий

🇵🇱 noszony

🇯🇵 ウェアラブル

🇫🇷 portable

🇪🇸 vestible

🇹🇷 giyilebilir

🇰🇷 착용 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للارتداء

🇨🇿 nositelné

🇸🇰 nosené

🇨🇳 可穿戴设备

🇸🇮 nosljiv

🇮🇸 slitnanlegur

🇰🇿 киюге болатын

🇬🇪 მოსახვევი

🇦🇿 giyilə bilən

🇲🇽 vestible

Etymology

The term 'wearable' began to emerge in the late 20th century, primarily in the context of technology that could be worn on the body. The concept gained significant traction in the early 2000s as advancements in electronics allowed for smaller and more efficient devices. Initially, wearables were simple devices like pedometers or heart rate monitors. However, with the advent of smartphones, more sophisticated wearables that connect to mobile apps became common. The term has since evolved to encompass a broad range of products, including smartwatches, augmented reality glasses, and textile-based technologies that integrate sensors into clothing. As wearable technology continues to advance, it is becoming an integral part of the digital health and fitness landscape, as well as fashion, highlighting its significant impact on everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,205 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.