parted

adjective

part·​ed ˈpär-təd How to pronounce parted (audio)
Synonyms of partednext
1
a
: divided into parts
b
: cleft so that the divisions reach nearly but not quite to the base
usually used in combination
a 3-parted corolla
2
archaic : dead

Examples of parted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Just look at Bindo’s neck, exposed by a parted curtain of hair, the feathery wisps of sideburn, the plump lips, the green eyes. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Faithe with her son, AydenAmanda Langston As the two parted ways, Amanda saw Faithe’s demeanor shift. Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 But after two years in Tucson, the two left the U of A and parted ways, Cunningham landing at Texas and Williams at Iowa State. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 But after a knockout loss to Gervonta Davis in 2023, the two parted ways. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parted

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of parted was in 1534

Cite this Entry

“Parted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parted. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on parted

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster