wearer

UK: ˈweərə | US: ˈwerər

Definition

  1. n. a person who wears something, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment

Structure
wear <to have on the body>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "wearer" is formed by combining the verb "wear" (from Old English werian, meaning "to clothe or carry on the body") with the agentive suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere, indicating "one who performs an action"). This construction follows a common pattern in English where "-er" is added to verbs to denote a person who performs the action (e.g., "runner," "teacher"). The logic is straightforward: a "wearer" is someone who wears something.

Examples

  1. The wearer of the crown must uphold its traditions.

  2. This jacket is designed for the wearer’s comfort.

  3. The glasses adjust automatically to the wearer’s vision.

  4. The wearer of the badge holds authority in this facility.

  5. High heels can be painful for the wearer after long hours.