licensed

adjective

li·​censed ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 

: having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity

licensed drivers

a licensed cosmetologist

A licensed anesthesiologist must always be in the facility, though, depending on the procedure, not necessarily in the room with the patient.

—Barbara M. Swanson

Examples of licensed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were about 100,000 licensed dogs as of 2024, but that accounts for only a small fraction of the canine population, which is mostly composed of scofflaws. —Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026

The sponsorship reach includes Fanatics’ core apparel and merchandise business, which is the world’s largest seller of licensed sports merchandise, and some of the company’s more recent business ventures. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026

What also matters is that Ingram, who stood out for his quiet leadership even as a kid, chose to become a licensed social worker, a career that is made up of less than 5% African-American males. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

There are roughly 1,800 licensed hospices in Los Angeles County. —Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing licensed

• licensed practical nurse
• licensed vocational nurse

Rhymes for licensed

• unlicensed
• licenced