sorted

American  

[sawr-tid] / ˈsɔr tɪd /

adjective

Geology.

1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

2. (of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

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sorted British  

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

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adjective

1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

Other Word Forms

• well-sorted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of sorted

First recorded in 1945–50; sort + -ed ²

Example Sentences

She and her father have since appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox, an Italian travel series, and on their podcast Sorted With The Dyers.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

Jamie Spafford, the co-founder of Sorted Food, describe being joined by Prince William at their studio and in the food truck as a "real 'pinch me' moment."

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023

Sorted by neighborhood, here’s an updated list of venues that require proof of vaccination.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2021

To navigate it all, many, like Calvin Klein, Kate Moss and Paul McCartney, have turned to local fixer Serena Cook, of Deliciously Sorted Ibiza, who’s seen a 26 percent uptick in business from last year.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2014

“That’s not the song it sang when it Sorted us,” said Harry, clapping along with everyone else.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling