dated

[ dey-tid ]

adjective

1. having or showing a date:

   a dated record of all meetings.

2. out-of-date; old-fashioned:

   a nostalgic program of dated songs.

   Synonyms: unfashionable, passé, outmoded

dated

/ ˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. unfashionable; outmoded

   dated clothes

2. (of a security) having a fixed date for redemption

Other Words From

• dated·ly adverb
• dated·ness noun
• un·dated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dated¹

First recorded in 1580–90; date ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

In a statement dated 14 December, he admitted dishonesty and misconduct but denied gross misconduct, arguing that he had panicked and acted in a "moment of madness".

From BBC

The bundle she received included a slip of paper, dated 1959, which marks where officials had removed pages.

From BBC

Charcoal found alongside stone tools and animal bones inside one cave on Lutruwita has been dated to 39,900 years ago.

From Science Magazine

Planning documents showed the old coaching inn dated back to at least 1500, offering a convenient place of rest for those travelling between London, Colchester and further afield in Suffolk and Norfolk.

From BBC

Written using quill and ink, the letter dated 4 September 1892 reveals the names of three engineers who installed a new type of light in the 30ft tower.

From BBC

Related Words

• archaic
• old-fashioned
• outdated