compressed
adjective
com·pressed
kəm-ˈprest 
also ˈkäm-ˌprest
1
: pressed together : reduced in size or volume (as by pressure)
2
: flattened as though subjected to compression:
a
: flattened laterally
petioles compressed
b
: narrow from side to side and deep in a dorsoventral direction
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Bottle Rocket began its life as a 13-minute short film shot in black and white, that is essentially a compressed version of the movie's first act.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 June 2025
The ball can be easily popped out for cleaning using a soft cloth or compressed air.
—PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
The small pieces of compressed woody leftovers, like sawdust, are used in everything from home heating to grilling.
—Tom Brown, Wired News, 14 June 2025
Once in position, however, the compressed mattress puffed up in no time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 June 2025
The ball can be easily popped out for cleaning using a soft cloth or compressed air.
—PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
The small pieces of compressed woody leftovers, like sawdust, are used in everything from home heating to grilling.
—Tom Brown, Wired News, 14 June 2025
Once in position, however, the compressed mattress puffed up in no time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for compressed
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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