dated
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Marked with a date.
Adjective
Examples
The first dated entry in the diary was from October 1922.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Examples
"Omnibus" is a dated term for a bus.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dated” mean?
Marked with a date.
Is “dated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.