capped

American

[kapt] / kæpt /

adjective

provided with a covering of a specified kind, color, etc., at the very top, as if by a cap or hat (used in combination).

The valley is ringed by snow-capped mountains.
The black-capped vireo breeds in Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico.
closed or sealed off with a lid or covering.

Even a tightly capped jar of cinnamon will lose its potency after a while.
A hive inspection last week revealed ten frames filled to the brim with capped honey and ready for harvest.
limited by or being a maximum allowable number, amount, value, etc..

The program has a capped enrollment to ensure small class sizes and better mentorship opportunities.
Could capped rent increases help to keep housing affordable?
Stock Exchange, Banking.
1. (of a bank loan, investment, or fund) being, having, or involving a floating interest rate for which a maximum level has been set.
  
  If you’re worried about interest rates rising beyond your ability to pay, a fixed-rate or capped mortgage is the way to go.
2. (of an equity index) calculated without allowing any one stock or security to be weighted above a certain percentage.
  
  A capped index is not skewed by the activity of very large companies.
(of a landfill site) covered over with layers of clay, asphalt, or other impenetrable materials in order to isolate contaminants and keep them from leaching into the groundwater with rain.

Building a renewable energy project on top of a capped landfill is an intricate undertaking.
Chiefly British, Sports. (of a player) having played in an international game or match as part of a national team.

We reproduce here our interview with the most capped rugby player of all time.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of cap.

Etymology

Origin of capped

First recorded in 1610–20; cap ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Andreescu's US Open victory capped off a year that also included an Indian Wells title and a Canadian Open win in her hometown of Toronto, and had propelled her up the world rankings.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Eurovision organizers capped votes at 10 per person and warned Israel’s broadcaster Kan after its lobbying campaign for a past contestant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Starting on July 1, 2026, federal parent loans will be capped at $20,000 a year, with a lifetime maximum of $65,000 per student.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He dipped his straw into his milk, capped the top of the straw with his finger, pulled out the straw, reached it over my head, and released his finger.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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