1
: restrained in words and actions
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
Examples of reserved in a Sentence
She is a very reserved young woman.
The front row is reserved for faculty.
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Universities and businesses can collaborate with property management companies to offer housing stipends or reserved spots for international students.
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Botir Nasridinov, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2025
Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
Dusty is described as the more reserved brother who loves peaceful moments of life such a cuddling on your arm for a nap but is also quite playful with Patrick.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
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Botir Nasridinov, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2025
Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
Dusty is described as the more reserved brother who loves peaceful moments of life such a cuddling on your arm for a nap but is also quite playful with Patrick.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reserved
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“Reserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reserved. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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reserved
adjective
re·served
ri-ˈzərvd 
1
: cautious in words and actions
a reserved young man
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
a reserved table
reservedness
noun
-ˈzər-vəd-nəs
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