fitted

adjective

fit·​ted ˈfi-təd How to pronounce fitted (audio)
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: shaped for a precise fit
a fitted sheet
especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
a fitted shirt

Examples of fitted in a Sentence

He was wearing a fitted shirt. her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fitted was in 1652

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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

fitted

adjective
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2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets

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