try on — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

try on (/traɪ ɒn/)

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🔊 /traɪ ɒn/

Meaning

Meaning: test clothing fit

To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or suits you before buying it.

Examples

🗣 Can I try on this jacket in a larger size?

Etymology

From ‘try’ (to test) plus ‘on’, meaning to test by wearing.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in shopping for clothes.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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