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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