1
: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort
an ill-timed arrival
2
: made to occur at or in a set time
a timed explosion

Examples of timed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Photographs, especially with timed exposures to allow more light, render them in full color, just like a rainbow. Alex Pulaski, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Each ticket is a three-hour pass to the event and includes a timed session at the World's Largest Bounce House and unlimited access to OctoBlast, Sports Slam, the Giant and airSPACE. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for timed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of timed was in 1631

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“Timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timed. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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