1
: finished with a nap
a brushed fabric
2
: polished but not shiny
brushed aluminum

Examples of brushed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023 The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2023 The stainless steel and aluminum design will stand up to heavy use while the brushed finish offers a sophisticated backdrop for all your best creations and treats. Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023 However, the brushed suede fabrication and light brown shade keeps things very much in the now. Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for brushed 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brushed was circa 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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