Shopworn (adjective)

  1. Referring to goods that have been handled or displayed for sale for a long time and show signs of wear and tear.
  2. Used to describe goods that are old or well-worn due to being on display in a shop for an extended period.

Origin:

The word 'shopworn' is derived from the words 'shop' and 'worn', and refers to the state of goods that have been handled or displayed for sale for a long time in a shop.

Examples:

  1. The shopworn books in the second-hand bookstore had yellowed pages and some even had torn covers.
  2. The shopworn toys in the store were discounted due to their worn appearance and missing parts.
  3. The shopworn furniture was less appealing to customers, who preferred new and pristine pieces.
  4. The shopworn jewelry had lost its shine and luster, but was still sold at a reduced price.
  5. The shopworn clothes were noticeably faded and wrinkled, and had obviously been tried on many times.
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