incorporated

adjective

in·​cor·​po·​rat·​ed in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce incorporated (audio)
Synonyms of incorporatednext
1
: united in one body
2
: formed into a legal corporation

Examples of incorporated in a Sentence

The company is incorporated in the state of Delaware.
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Where the incident took place The shooting took place near Interstate 5 and Sperry Avenue in Patterson, an incorporated city of about 27,000 people. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Now Pennsuco is little more than a name on a map, an incorporated city with a town council but no police force or utilities. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 The singers at times incorporated lighting into the choreography, making the design become a major character in the production. Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026 This compact hair tool travel bag keeps your styling tools and accessories together and the incorporated heat-resistant mat protects hotel surfaces from damage. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorporated

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of incorporated was in 1599

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“Incorporated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorporated. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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