compressed
Americanadjective
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pressed into less space; condensed.
compressed gases.
- Antonyms:
- expanded
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pressed together.
compressed lips.
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flattened by or as if by pressure.
compressed wallboard.
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Zoology, Botany. flattened laterally.
adjective
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squeezed together or condensed
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(of the form of flatfishes, certain plant parts, etc) flattened laterally along the whole length
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of compressed
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at compress, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Maine Democrats now face a more immediate problem: naming a nominee by late July through a compressed state party process.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
That tightly compressed structure is notoriously challenging to assemble.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Underneath the high pressure system sinking air compressed and warmed, lifting temperatures day by day.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Working on a compressed schedule, S&S published its version of the book on Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
It was not silent either, but compressed under my foot with a squeaky crunch.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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