try on

verb

1. to put on (an article of clothing) to find out whether it fits or is suitable
2. try it on informal.
   to attempt to deceive or fool someone

noun

1. informal.
   an action or statement made to test out a person's gullibility, tolerance, etc

Example Sentences

That seesawing piano riff on the soundtrack could be rain droplets or an improvisatory theme for a couple lolling around an open-air market trying on sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

Ravouvou’s second try on his first start of the season then gave the Bears a narrow lead, before Joe Batley added their fourth to take the game away from the visitors 10 minutes from time.

From BBC

The performance Sunday was really a team effort, however, with the defense limiting Charlotte to seven first downs and two conversations in 15 tries on third or fourth down.

From Los Angeles Times

The next step, she said, is to get Pashion into a retail store and let people try on the shoes before buying them.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a quick flashback to something like David Cross trying on cutoffs and says, “Do these effectively hide my thunder?”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• check out
• wear