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Word

cropped

US/ˈkɹɑpt/

UK/kɹˈɒpt/

Definitions

01clothing

B1

adj. describes a piece of clothing that is cut shorter than usual, often showing the waist.

adj. denoting a garment cut short so as to end above the natural waistline or hemline.

“She wore a cropped jacket over her dress because the evening was a bit cool.”

“The designer's spring collection featured several cropped sweaters paired with high-waisted trousers to create a modern silhouette.”

Antonyms

full-length

02images

B2 · Computing

adj. describes a photo where the outer parts have been removed to focus on the center.

adj. describing a digital or physical image that has been trimmed to adjust framing or remove peripheral elements.

“The cropped version of the photo looks much better because you can see his face clearly.”

“The editor submitted a tightly cropped headshot for the press release, ensuring the subject remained the sole focus of the composition.”

Synonyms

03hair

B2

adj. cut very short and close to the head.

adj. cut very short; typically used to describe hair or animal fur that has been shorn close to the skin.

“He looked very different with his newly cropped hair after he left the army.”

“Her closely cropped hairstyle emphasized her sharp features and gave her a striking, professional appearance.”

Synonyms

shornshort-cut

Antonyms

Real-World Examples

“The makeover episode was always my favourite: girls sobbing as their hair was cropped short, or even shaved off.”
The Guardian · 21 Aug 2026

Etymology

From crop.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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