condensed

adjective

con·​densed kən-ˈden(t)st How to pronounce condensed (audio)
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also : having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface

Examples of condensed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mix 3 drops of yellow food coloring in the condensed milk. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Elderly individuals may also be eligible for the state’s Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a condensed version of the food stamp program, according to NCDHHS. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024 Hello Dolly Bars, Magic Cookie Bars, or even Seven-Layer Cookies, this nostalgic treat starts with the can of condensed milk Grandma always had on hand. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 Those with a sweet tooth will pay more for extra syrup and red beans, ice cream, mochi, powdered tea and condensed milk. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024 What follows is a condensed version, edited for clarity, of our conversation — and his advice for taxpayers like you and me. Ron Lieber, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024 But the House's committee substitute is a condensed version of House Bill 9, which comes down harder on DEI polices. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024 This is a condensed version of the conversation, edited for clarity and brevity. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 This mixture of strong stout beer, creamy, sweet condensed milk, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg is a delightful fusion of flavors, and just one culinary example of the collision of many cultures and cuisines across the Caribbean. Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of condensed was in the 15th century

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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

condensed

adjective
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
condensed metaphase chromosomes
condensed heterochromatin
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