Definition of Trying on

1. Noun. Putting clothes on to see whether they fit.

Exact synonyms: Fitting, Try-on
Generic synonyms: Run, Test, Trial
Derivative terms: Fit, Try On

Definition of Trying on

1. Verb. (present participle of try on) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trying On

try one's luck
try out
try out one's own chops
try square
tryal
tryals
trye
tryed
tryer
tryers
trygon
tryhard
tryhards
tryin'
trying
trying on (current term)
trying out
tryingly
tryingness
tryings
tryless
tryma
trymata
tryna
trynna
tryout
tryouts
tryp
trypaflavine
trypan

Literary usage of Trying on

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Our Mutual Friend by Charles ( Dickens (1865)
"If it was only sitting at my bench, cutting out and sewing, it would be comparatively easy work; but it's the trying- on by the great ladies that takes it ..."

2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1886)
"It would be very trying on the court as well as receiver, if the latter, in operating a railroad, were compelled to obtain the sanction of the court for all ..."

3. Social life of the Chinese by Justus Doolittle (1866)
"Sifting four Eyes."—Expelling the Filth.—Placing the bridal Bedstead in Position. — trying on her wedding Garments.—Sending the bridal Sedan for the Bride. ..."

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