framed

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adjective

ˈfrāmd How to pronounce framed (audio)
Synonyms of framednext
: having a frame : set in a frame
framed mirrors
a framed photograph

framed

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past tense and past participle of frame entry 2

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On a wall nearby, a large framed photo captures the surf-loving Alex standing joyfully on a bluff high above the crashing waves, arms outstretched, his hair blowing in the breeze. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 His DeLind Fine Art Appraisals sticker was still attached to the back of the framed artwork. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 In July, Piker gained fresh scrutiny over his streaming background, which showed what appeared to be a framed copy of a newspaper from 9/11, showing the towers in flames. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 Today there is a framed photo of Lynch over the door of the Burbank location, indicating that his love for the restaurant was mutual. — Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for framed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of framed was in 1753

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