displayed

[ dih-spleyd ]

adjective

, Heraldry.

1. (of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread:

   an eagle displayed.

Other Words From

• undis·played adjective
• well-dis·played adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of displayed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Louisiana law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms by Jan. 1.

From Salon

Louisiana would become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms since the requirement was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S.

From Salon

In last week’s 30-27 defeat to the Buffalo Bills, he displayed his athleticism by intercepting a pass that bounced off a receiver’s chest near the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times

Two fellow fans created a group charged with making 'tifos', the huge choreographies displayed by fans before kick-off.

From BBC

When he visited Moscow after the sanctions were tightened, he observed firsthand that banned cheeses were being displayed openly on the shelves of shops.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertised
• visible