reworn

Put on twice

Reworn is the past participle of rewear—to wear something again after it has already been worn: She reworn the dress three times before washing it.

The word appears in discussions of sustainable fashion and reducing laundry: How many times can jeans be reworn?

fashion

secondhand

Having had prior ownership

preloved · restyled · recycled · sustainable · closet · wardrobe · outfit · repeated · capsule · consignment

sustainability

eco-friendly

Not harming the environment

ethical · environmental · reduced · minimalist · conservation · footprint · circular · resourceful · mindful · green

condition

faded

Lost original color

frayed · threadbare · comfortable · broken-in · familiar · beloved · favorite · weathered · distressed · loved

Opposites
laundering/freshness

rewornclean

Free of soil

laundered · fresh · washed · pristine · immaculate

novelty of use

rewornunworn

Never been on

brand-new · new · unused · virgin · mint

Family

worn, wore, unworn, wearer, wearers, wearing, rewear, outerwear, underwear

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G