# compacted

/kəmˈpæktɪd/ (US) · /kəmpˈæktɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/compacted
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

pressed together so that there is very little space between the parts. This makes the material harder and more solid.

For teachers: pressed or packed together to reduce volume and increase density. Often describes soil, waste, or physical matter that has been compressed.

## Examples

- The heavy trucks left deep marks in the compacted snow.
- After the heavy rain, the soil became so compacted that the grass could not get enough air to grow.
- The landfill site was filled with compacted waste, which was then covered with a layer of clay to prevent any harmful gases from escaping into the atmosphere.

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