worn spot
Fabric's tired patch
A worn spot is a place where material has become thin, faded, or damaged through repeated use or friction.
Fabric develops worn spots at elbows and knees; carpet shows worn spots in high-traffic areas.
The worn spot on the armrest revealed the chair's age.
The phrase emphasizes localized deterioration rather than general wear.
- threadbareWorn until transparent
- frayedUnraveled at edges
- baldWithout hair on head
- patchMaterial covering damage
- scuffSurface scrape or scratch
bare patch · thin · rubbed · faded · abraded · elbow · knee · heel · smooth · shiny · bare · ragged · tattered · wear and tear · erosion · groove · dent · polished