Shopworn
(adjective)
- Referring to goods that have been handled or displayed for sale for a long time and show signs of wear and tear.
- 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:
- The shopworn books in the second-hand bookstore had yellowed pages and some even had torn covers.
- The shopworn toys in the store were discounted due to their worn appearance and missing parts.
- The shopworn furniture was less appealing to customers, who preferred new and pristine pieces.
- The shopworn jewelry had lost its shine and luster, but was still sold at a reduced price.
- The shopworn clothes were noticeably faded and wrinkled, and had obviously been tried on many times.