Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Restricted in space.
The brush fire is now contained: if it doesn't jump the lines, it will burn itself out.
Example sentences
- bottled Tap water is sometimes cleaner than bottled water.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contained | falling | |
| bottled | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- bottled2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bottled2 = 2 syllables).