Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of putting on clothes to test their fit and appearance: "trying on" refers specifically to the process of wearing garments temporarily to assess their size, comfort, and how they look on the wearer.

Usage

• The noun "trying on" is typically used in contexts related to shopping, tailoring, or preparing for an event where clothing selection is important.
• It is often preceded by verbs like "do," "have," or "need" (e.g., "do a trying on").
• It commonly appears in the phrase "a trying-on session" or "for trying on."

Examples

• Noun:
  • She spent an hour in the fitting room for the trying on of wedding dresses.
  • Before you buy, a proper trying on is essential.
  • The store has a special area dedicated to the trying on of shoes.

Advanced Usage

• "to do some trying on": to engage in the activity of testing clothes.
  • I need to do some trying on before I decide which suit to purchase.

Variants and Related Words

• Try on (phrasal verb): to put on a garment to test it.
  • You should try on the jacket before buying it.
• Fitting (n): a session where clothes are tried on, especially for adjustment by a tailor.
  • I have a fitting for my new suit tomorrow.

Synonyms

• Fitting: a session of trying on clothes, especially for alteration.
• Trial: an act of testing something, such as clothing.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Try on: to put on clothing or accessories to see if they fit or are suitable.
  • He tried on three different pairs of glasses.

Noun

1. putting clothes on to see whether they fit