Definition of Threadbare

pertaining to something that is worn out or ragged

Examples of Threadbare in a sentence

After living in the woods for a week without supplies, my threadbare clothing was not protecting me from the elements.  🔊

The only items for sale at the terrible garage sale were broken furniture, threadbare clothes and obsolete televisions.  🔊

With only a threadbare t-shirt and shorts, the girl was sent home from school to change into something that covered more.  🔊

Even though the jeans looked threadbare, the used “look” was actually in fashion this season.  🔊

With holes and thin fabric in the threadbare shirt, the boy realized he might need to go shopping.  🔊

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