WELL-WORN


Meaning of WELL-WORN in English

also well worn

1.

A ~ expression, remark, or idea has been used so often that it no longer seems to have much meaning or to be interesting.

To use a ~ cliche, it is packed with information.

= hackneyed

ADJ

2.

A ~ object or piece of clothing has been worn or used so frequently that it looks rather old and untidy.

...~ brown shoes.

ADJ

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