organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

1

: having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities

organized baseball

organized crime

2

: affiliated by membership in an organization (such as a union)

organized steelworkers

Synonyms of organized

• systematic
• systematized
• structured
• methodical
• regular

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

Specifically, the growing number of American families who can no longer afford organized youth sports. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Baseball For All, a nonprofit founded by WPBL Commissioner Justine Siegal, has supported young women in finding opportunities for organized play in their communities, schools and universities. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Monaco says this is the foundation for maintaining a calm and organized kitchen. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

Union officials and House Democrats close to labor dismissed Welch’s claim, contending Benton had no real influence over organized labor’s decisions. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized religion

Rhymes for organized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball