archived

adjective

ar·​chived ˈär-ˌkīvd How to pronounce archived (audio)
Synonyms of archivednext
: filed or collected in or as if in an archive
archived photographs
archived email messages
Newspapers should be lowering their prices for archived content.Karim Mostafa
The individual file drawers stacked in the basement were all locked and alarmed, as was the microfilm storage area of archived cards, which occupied a fireproof vault that was also connected to Max Kessler's alarm system.Paul Christopher

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An archived copy, however, can still be found online — or on social media, where users have mostly condemned both it and IndyCar. John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 May 2026 McGowan said he’s been in touch with the Hartford Historical Society about getting archived materials from the 1944 fire and materials from the time McGowan was growing up in Connecticut. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 The arrangement cost the state $550,000 a year, according to archived news reports. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 In addition to the vast on-demand catalog refreshed daily with archived live classes, Peloton frequently adds new workout styles and programs. Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for archived

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archived was in 1886

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“Archived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archived. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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