Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
well-worn
Adjective
/ˌwɛlˈwɔrn/
Definition
Adjective describing something that is used or worn frequently, making it somewhat shabby or familiar.
Examples
- The well-worn path through the woods is familiar to all hikers.
- She read from a well-worn book that had been passed down for generations.
- His argument relied on well-worn clichés that did not convince the audience.
Meaning
The term ‘well-worn’ generally refers to physical items that show signs of use and age, but it can also describe ideas or expressions that have been used so often that they have lost their originality or impact.
Synonyms
- Worn-out
- Familiar
- Threadbare
- Stale
- Overused
