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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Sam, however, is a pretty reserved guy with a modest voice.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 May 2026
Recognized as the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500 is expected to draw approximately 350,000-plus fans, with reserved grandstand seating already selling out for the second consecutive year.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Free, or $19 for a reserved seat and book copy.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Add the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water to the butter, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 May 2026
Recognized as the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500 is expected to draw approximately 350,000-plus fans, with reserved grandstand seating already selling out for the second consecutive year.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Free, or $19 for a reserved seat and book copy.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Add the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water to the butter, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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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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