fitted

adjective

fit·​ted ˈfi-təd How to pronounce fitted (audio)
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: shaped for a precise fit
a fitted sheet
especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
a fitted shirt

Examples of fitted in a Sentence

He was wearing a fitted shirt. her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025 Currently on sale for just $53, this flattering top features a more fitted look that can be styled buttoned to the top or left open as a lightweight in-flight layer. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 Lastly, the boyfriend fit is sleek and fitted, offering a chic, stylish silhouette. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 The fitted bodice transitions into a peplum waistline, before breaking out into a full skirt. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fitted

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fitted was in 1652

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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitted. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

fitted

adjective
1
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets
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