cultured

adjective

cul·​tured ˈkəl-chərd How to pronounce cultured (audio)
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: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

Examples of cultured in a Sentence

the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
Recent Examples on the Web Harrad says the next step in research is to expose cultured human skin models to different consumer products that contain PFAS and monitor absorption. Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 There’s also a contemporary art sculpture trail, Sculpture on the Gulf, hosted each summer, enticing many Aucklanders across the harbor for a cultured day out. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 Use unsalted, organic butter or—for more health benefits and extra flavor— organic cultured butter. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 20 June 2024 Natural pearls are usually white or cream in color, while cultured pearls come in a range of hues, including pink, blue, purple, brown and black. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cultured 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultured was circa 1746

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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 10 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cultured

adjective
1
2
: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls

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