wears

Wears is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb wear. It is used to indicate that someone has clothing or accessories on their body at the moment of speaking. Example: She wears a red scarf.

Origins: The verb wear derives from Old English and is related to other Germanic-language words for clothing and use. Over time, it developed additional senses such as to endure or to erode through use.

Grammatical notes: The simple past tense is wore, and the past participle is worn. Phrases include wear out (to become unusable through use), wear away (to erode or diminish), and wear down (to reduce strength or resolve). The expression wear and tear refers to damage from ordinary use.

Fashion usage: In clothing terminology, wear categories include everyday wear, formal wear, outerwear, and workwear. The concept of wearability measures how comfortable, durable, and suitable a garment is for a given purpose. In manufacturing, wear testing evaluates how long a product lasts under normal conditions.

Broader usage: The term is also used in safety contexts to describe protective wear, such as helmets and gloves. In technology, wearable devices integrate sensors into clothing and accessories to monitor health, activity, or environment.