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Definition of stringed

stringed

/ˈstrɪŋd/
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• adjective

1

Having strings or fitted with strings, especially referring to musical instruments that produce sound through vibrating cords or wires, or sports rackets fitted with a taut network of cord.

Example

"The violin, cello, and acoustic guitar are among the most widely played stringed instruments in the world."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While the irregular past participle of the verb 'string' is 'strung' (e.g., 'lights strung across the porch'), the regular adjective form 'stringed' is standard when classifying musical instruments that have strings (e.g., 'a stringed instrument').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stringed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stringed
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