displayed

American

[dih-spleyd] / dɪˈspleɪd /

adjective

Heraldry.

(of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread.

an eagle displayed.

Other Word Forms

undisplayed adjective
well-displayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of displayed

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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During later tests, the areas previously exposed to the electron beam behaved differently and displayed distinct colors.

From Science Daily

Prices are displayed more prominently than anything else most people regularly buy.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was purchased in Egypt by Henry Abbott, who undoubtedly displayed it among more than 1,000 artifacts in New York, in 1853, in the first major exhibition of ancient Egyptian art in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The hotel, a short walk from world-renowned museums, is formed of conjoined Victorian townhouses with British and Irish flags displayed out front.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Trafford: He looked assured on his England debut and displayed a calmness on the ball.

From BBC

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