CEFR B2

threadbare

adjective

Meaning

Having become thin and tattered with age and use, revealing the threads of the fabric.

Examples

The old carpet in the hallway was so threadbare that you could see the floorboards underneath.
He wore a threadbare jacket, patched in several places, but refused to throw it away.

Synonyms: worn, frayed, tattered, shabby, dilapidated

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threadbare (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɛdbɛər/

Definition

Having become thin and tattered with age and use, revealing the threads of the fabric.

Examples

The old carpet in the hallway was so threadbare that you could see the floorboards underneath.
He wore a threadbare jacket, patched in several places, but refused to throw it away.
After years of constant washing, the once vibrant towel had become soft and threadbare.

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