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

In that situation, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance, rather than attempting to raise or relocate the ducklings yourself. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Pretoria’s requirement that 30% of any licence holder be owned by Black South Africans does not apply to Amazon because Herotel is the licensed operator. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

Between 2019 and 2022, the number of licensed mudlarks in London more than doubled, to five thousand. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Across the planet, Forbes’ 47 licensed editions span six continents, 80 countries and 30 languages. — Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 17 July 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