1
: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort
an ill-timed arrival
2
: made to occur at or in a set time
a timed explosion

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Each stop will offer timed entries, giving attendees roughly 75 minutes inside, along with additional time to explore the surrounding exhibition space. Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Apr. 2026 Tickets have a timed entry for access to the event. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026 All six students also participated in a timed Structured Gear event. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Drivers of private vehicles are no longer required to obtain a timed entry pass. Outside, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timed

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of timed was in 1610

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“Timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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