Definition of exclusive
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: limiting or limited to possession, control, or use by a single individual or group
2a
: excluding others from participation
b
: snobbishly aloof
3a
: accepting or soliciting only a socially restricted patronage (as of the upper class)
b
: stylish, fashionable
c
: restricted in distribution, use, or appeal because of expense
exclusive
nounDefinition of exclusive (Entry 2 of 2)
: something exclusive: such as
a
: a news story at first released to or reported by only one source
b
: an exclusive right (as to sell a particular product in a certain area)
Test Your Vocabulary
Eponyms: Words Named After People
-
- What is the best definition of boycott?

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share exclusive
Time Traveler for exclusive
The first known use of exclusive was in the 15th century
See more words from the same century