compressed

adjective

com·​pressed kəm-ˈprest 

 also  ˈkäm-ˌprest

1

: pressed together : reduced in size or volume (as by pressure)

2

: flattened as though subjected to compression:

a

: flattened laterally

petioles compressed

b

: narrow from side to side and deep in a dorsoventral direction

compressedly

kəm-ˈprest-lē  -ˈpre-səd-lē 

adverb

Examples of compressed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The only down side is the file size; fully uncompressed RAW files from this sensor run around 125 megabytes per image, though there are compressed options that will get them down to about 80 MP per image. —Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

Double-walled cryogenic storage tanks, which maintain 4.4 tons of compressed liquid hydrogen at minus 423.4 degrees Fahrenheit, feed 16 fuel cells and electric motors to power all onboard hotel needs. —Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024

The shift to a four-day workweek has sparked growing interest in the West, where some companies are beginning to explore compressed hours as a way to attract talent seeking better work-life balance. —Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024

Despite the compressed calendar, Ohashi expects the strong performance to continue through December. —David Moin, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing compressed

• compressed air