1 parted | Definition of parted

parted

adjective
part·​ed | \ ˈpär-tÉ™d How to pronounce parted (audio) \

Definition of parted

1a : divided into parts
b : cleft so that the divisions reach nearly but not quite to the base usually used in combination a 3-parted corolla
2 archaic : dead

Examples of parted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rapper Chicks — having parted ways with Fluffy — took a break. Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "Angel Davanport is back on her own terms: ‘Rap is such a popular sport. Everybody wants to be famous. I want to leave a legacy with my art’," 29 Aug. 2019 Disney acquired Miramax in 2003 and parted ways with Harvey and his brother and business partner, Bob Weinstein, in 2005. Los Angeles Times, "Actress Paz de la Huerta’s new suit against Harvey Weinstein adds Disney, Miramax," 27 Aug. 2019 The latest move by Cumulus follows several major changes at KNBR, which recently added Greg Papa to its lineup and parted ways with Gary Radnich and Bob Fitzgerald while revamping its midday and drive-time programming. Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Bay Area radio station KFOG pronounced dead," 26 Aug. 2019 The couple, who are notoriously private about their years-long relationship, parted ways in May, a source told the outlet. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Reportedly Broke Up Three Months Ago," 19 Aug. 2019 Priyanka Chopra stunned with a turquoise flick of liner, berry-stained pout, and middle-parted bouffant to tie everything together. Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Priyanka Chopra, SZA, and More," 11 Aug. 2019 Activision, which had partnered with developer Bungie to publish Destiny games, parted ways with Bungie in January this year, citing Destiny's failure to meet the publisher's financial goals. Shannon Liao, CNN, "Activision Blizzard offers a grim warning for the future," 9 Aug. 2019 This comes after the campaign parted ways with New Hampshire State Director Michael Ceraso at the end of last week. Chuck Todd And Carrie Dann, NBC News, "The Dem civil war has faded from center stage— for now. How long will that last?," 8 Aug. 2019 Having parted ways with Helio Basin Brewing Co., Stanger teamed up with Sean Traynor to open a neighborhood restaurant/watering hole in suddenly red-hot south Tempe. Dominic Armato, azcentral, "These are the best restaurants in Tempe," 6 Aug. 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'parted.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of parted

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on parted

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with parted

Nglish: Translation of parted for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of parted for Arabic Speakers