Worn-out (adjective)

Having been used so much that it is in poor condition and no longer effective.

Origin:

Derived from the combination of the words "worn" and "out".

Examples:

  1. The shoes were worn-out and needed to be replaced.
  2. The car's engine was worn-out and needed to be rebuilt.
  3. The couch was worn-out and needed to be reupholstered.
  4. The rug was worn-out and needed to be replaced.
  5. The book was worn-out and the pages were falling out.
Some random words: throwback, impetus, buggery