dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd 

also ˈde-ˌdē-

1

: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous

a dedicated scholar

a novelist with a dedicated following

2

: given over to a particular purpose

a dedicated web server

The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …

—Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow

dedicatedly adverb

Synonyms of dedicated

• loyal
• steadfast
• staunch
• devoted
• faithful
• devout
• true

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

Recent Examples on the Web

The airline offers extra legroom, dedicated baggage bin space, and special food and beverage benefits to travelers in its Delta Comfort cabin. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026

Silent periods and dedicated contemplative zones give the work room to settle. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

Other notable amenities include a rooftop pool with a dedicated bar and a tanning deck that doubles as a shallow end for little ones. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space. —Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1