Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

abbreviated

[ uh-bree-vee-ey-tid ]

adjective

  1. shortened; made briefer:

    The rain led to an abbreviated picnic.

  2. (of clothing) scanty; barely covering the body:

    an abbreviated bathing suit.

  3. constituting a shorter or smaller version of:

    The large car was an abbreviated limousine.



Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • ܲa·v·e adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of abbreviated1

First recorded in 1545–55; abbreviate + -ed 2
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

An abbreviated list of memorable train wrecks at first base:

From

He pointed to the unsuccessful, abbreviated campaign Harris had in the 2024 presidential contest because of then-President Biden’s decision to bow out of the race in the summer, months before the election.

From

Because of that schedule quirk, the Dodgers’ spring schedule was abbreviated again.

From

May doesn’t have, however, with under a week remaining in the Dodgers’ abbreviated spring camp, is clarity on exactly what his role will be when the regular season begins.

From

The name of the initiative is Department of Government Efficiency, mostly so it can be abbreviated to "DOGE," a silly meme from 12 years ago turned into Musk's favorite cryptocurrency.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


abbreviateabbreviation