transpired

American  

[tran-spahyuhrd] / trænˈspaɪərd /

adjective

1. (of events) having taken place.

   If it weren't for a few recently transpired events, this may have very well been a day of celebration.

2. emitted or given off through the surface, as of the body, leaves, or porous material.

   Recycling transpired water in the greenhouse can reduce water requirements for the plants inside it by as much as 90 to 99%.

3. Environmental Science. relating to or being a panel or sheet having perforations allowing the passage of air heated by solar energy.

   The transpired air collector—a metal sheet with tiny holes to pull air through—takes advantage of the sunlight to heat the building on a cold Colorado day.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of transpire.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• untranspired
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of transpired

transpire ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

But I didn’t really see it coming the way it’s transpired, talking about Michael in the documentary, and that time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

As it transpired, Wales missed out last month and, soon afterwards, Ramsey made the decision official.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

For example, if you spoke to a customer-service rep who couldn’t resolve the issue, note the date and time of that call and what transpired.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The 40-year-old's dream of working in the tourism industry has not transpired.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

I get the feeling that the sheriff's men will quickly be able to ascertain what transpired and who the likely culprit is.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Related Words

• arise
• befall
• ensue