B2adjectivetechnologyhealth
US/ˈwer.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈweə.rə.bəl/
designed to be worn on the body, especially a device such as a watch that tracks your health
More often (adjective): clothes that are suitable for wearing, not too old or damaged
In context
Wearable devices such as fitness bands record how far you walk each day.
The company is launching a wearable camera aimed at cyclists and hikers.
Some doctors use wearable technology to monitor patients' heart rates at home.
Words that go with wearable
adjective + noun
- wearable technologyWearable technology is growing fast in the health sector.
- wearable deviceA wearable device can track your sleep.
- wearable techWearable tech is popular among runners.
- wearable sensorA wearable sensor measures body temperature.
- wearable gadgetHe bought a wearable gadget for counting steps.
- wearable computerEarly wearable computers were large and heavy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a wearing deviceCorrect: a wearable device