fitted

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adjective

fit·​ted ˈfi-təd How to pronounce fitted (audio)
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1
: fit, suitable
2
: shaped for a precise fit
a fitted sheet
especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
a fitted shirt

fitted

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past tense and past participle of fit entry 2

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Adjective He was wearing a fitted shirt. her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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The new assortment plays with contrasts by emphasizing soft and hard, fitted and baggy, pretty and powerful. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Currently on sale for $100, these pants are lined with the brand’s Arctic Fleece fabric and have a semi-fitted, straight-leg shape. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

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First Known Use

Adjective

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fitted was in 1652

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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitted. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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fitted

adjective
1
: suitable
2
: shaped for a close fit
fitted sheets
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