Wearings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of putting on or having clothing or accessories on one's body; items or articles of clothing that are in use or prominently displayed; the continuous usage of garments that may show signs of use or deterioration over time
2. The process involving the utilization of apparel or other adornments; the various pieces of clothing one might don for protection or style; the state of garments that have undergone regular wear and may exhibit signs of aging
3. The condition of being dressed in garments or accessories; the collection of style choices made visible through attire; the effect of habitual usage on apparel leading to changes in their appearance or texture

Etymology: "Wearings" is the plural of "wearing," so its history is that of the base word. "Wearing" comes from the verb "wear," which descends from Old English "werian," meaning to clothe oneself or to put on garments. The noun "wearing" developed from the verbal action, so that a "wearing" originally named the act of putting on or having on clothing before coming to mean the apparel itself. The plural "wearings" is used for the clothes a person has on or owns, and for the various garments collected into a wardrobe. Its meaning shifts depending on context, which is why the plural can refer to attire, style choices, or the way garments change through use.

Synonyms: clothing, garments, apparel, attire, outfits

Antonyms: nudity, bare, unclad, exposure