cultured

adjective

cul·​tured ˈkəl-chərd How to pronounce cultured (audio)
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: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

Examples of cultured in a Sentence

the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
Recent Examples on the Web But in their efforts to create cruelty-free products, both Good Meat and Upside are working toward cultured meat that’s grown without animal serum. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 Sagittarius November 22-December 21 Sounding cultured and intelligent could currently be a high priority for you. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023 In 2013, the first cultured meat burger reportedly cost $330,000. Millie Brigaud, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2023 But there is little expert consensus on cultured meat’s environmental impact. Millie Brigaud, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2023 Kombucha, which is cultured with bacteria and yeast, has been around for centuries but has grown in popularity around the world in the last two decades. Popular Science, 3 Aug. 2023 Take advantage of summer discounts and special events to get cultured — and stay cool. Brynn O’Connor, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023 Although less well known than its northern counterparts, Tallinn is often regarded as one of the most cultured, developed, and technologically advanced cities in Europe. Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023 If cultured meat is both slaughter-free and better for the environment, will any vegetarians adopt it into their diet? Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 30 June 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultured was circa 1746

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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

cultured

adjective
1
2
: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

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