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Word

fitted

Phoneticsfit·ted, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈfɪtəd/

UK/fˈɪtɪd/

Definitions

01clothing shape

B1 · Intermediate

adj. made to follow the shape of your body closely.

adj. tailored or designed to conform closely to the wearer's physical contours.

“She wore a fitted jacket that looked very professional for the interview.”

“The designer opted for a fitted silhouette to emphasize the structural qualities of the heavy wool fabric.”

Synonyms

tailoredcontouredslim-fit

02built-in furniture

B1 · Intermediate British English

adj. made to fit exactly into a specific space, like a cupboard or a carpet.

adj. permanently fixed or custom-made to occupy a specific space within a room.

“The bedroom has fitted wardrobes that go from the floor to the ceiling.”

“Installing fitted carpets throughout the upper floor significantly improved the building's acoustic insulation.”

Synonyms

built-infixed

03a type of hat

C1 · Advanced Countable noun American English · Slang

n. a baseball cap that is made in a specific size rather than having a strap at the back.

n. a baseball-style cap manufactured in specific head sizes without an adjustable plastic or fabric strap.

“He never wears his fitted backwards because he likes the way the brim looks.”

“The streetwear brand released a limited edition fitted featuring the city's original 1970s logo.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

snapback

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Common
Level
A2 · Elementary
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