dropped
adjective
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Definition of dropped
: designed to extend or begin lower than normal
a dress with a dropped waist dropped shoulders
Examples of dropped in a Sentence
a dress with a dropped waist
Recent Examples on the Web
Four-year starting quarterback Wick Hauser had one touchdown and 150 total yards but should have had close to double that if not for dropped passes and penalties. — Luke Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Mater Dei Catholic junior QB opens season with a bang," 23 Aug. 2019 As a rookie and at Notre Dame, Texans wide receiver Will Fuller had an issue with dropped passes. — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Texans' Will Fuller has upgraded hands," 17 Aug. 2019 Having bailed Jurgen Klopp's side out on so many occasions, a drop in form from their formidable front three will lead to more dropped points next season. — SI.com, "Tottenham Hotspur: Why Spurs Are Serious Contenders for the Premier League Title," 22 July 2019 Despite the dropped charges, Alvarez’s hospital record still references the incident as violent. — Sukey Lewis, The Mercury News, "Excessive use of force by police chief’s son leads to arrest of patient at Napa State Hospital," 19 June 2019 Just throw on this jacket, with awesome dropped shoulders, biker epaulet detail, and asymmetric zips. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "The Item I Wear to Death: My ASOS Oversized Leather Jacket," 6 Mar. 2019 Most notably, Furstenberg showed Great Gatsby-esque flapper dresses with dropped waists and beaded fringing in New York in 2003. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Diane von Furstenberg Designs for Claridge's London," 25 May 2010 The key play came with two out on a dropped pop fly behind first base off the bat of Meagan Wilson. — Steve Bittenbender, The Courier-Journal, "Butler softball rallies to beat rival PRP in Sixth Region opener," 28 May 2018 Its propellors are noticeably lighter-weight than competitors, and their tear-dropped shape and translucence add an extra insectoid touch. — Sebastian Modak, Condé Nast Traveler, "Parrot's New Super-Lightweight Anafi Drone Might Be Ideal for the Casual Vacationer," 6 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dropped.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dropped
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of dropped
of clothing
: made to be in a lower position on the body than is usual
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