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

Recently, Keller was among a number of interpreters involved in SignUp Media’s partnership with Netflix to do this work on dozens of the streaming platform’s original programming for kids and families, and licensed titles, available through SignUp. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Johanna Morgan first became a licensed funeral director and embalmer intern in December 1996, state records show. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The series was revealed Friday as part of Netflix’s announcement of its new hub for YA content that includes several hundred titles of original or licensed movies and shows about the coming-of-age stories of young adults. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Netflix on Friday launched a new hub for YA content that includes several hundred titles of original or licensed movies and shows about the coming-of-age stories of young adults. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 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