fitted

adjective

fit·​ted ˈfi-təd How to pronounce fitted (audio)
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: shaped for a precise fit
a fitted sheet
especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
a fitted shirt

Examples of fitted in a Sentence

He was wearing a fitted shirt. her personality is well fitted to a desk job
Recent Examples on the Web
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Try slouchy or slim-fit designs tucked under midi hemlines, from skirts to dresses, and wider shafts with fitted or straight-leg jeans tucked in. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024 Play with proportion by pairing it with a fitted miniskirt, or give it a baggy-on-baggy look with wide-leg jeans. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 The dress featured a fitted bodice, defined waist and an A-line skirt, with a long slit extending from her waist to the hem. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024 Wear it solo as a tank top or layer it over a fitted long sleeve for a preppy, stylish look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fitted 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fitted was in 1652

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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitted. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fitted

adjective
1
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets

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