deferred

adjective

de·​ferred di-ˈfərd 

1

: withheld for or until a stated time

a deferred payment

2

: charged in cases of delayed handling

telegraphs sent at deferred rates

Examples of deferred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The disclosure underscores that simple holding, not complex schemes, is the primary reason for deferred taxes on large crypto portfolios. — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The full increase would generate an additional $600,000 for deferred maintenance projects. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe. — William Jones, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

Trump slashed access to healthcare benefits and prohibited deferred action holders from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licenses. — Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of defer entry 1

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing deferred

• tax-deferred

Rhymes for deferred

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Legal Definition

deferred

adjective

de·​ferred

di-ˈfərd

: withheld or delayed for or until a stated time

a deferred payment

deferred prosecution