1
: having an inflorescence that is a spike
spiked blooms
2
: having sharp projecting points
a spiked tail
spiked collars
3
of hair
: arranged in stiff tufts
a spiked hairstyle
4
of beverages
: containing alcohol : hard sense 2b
spiked seltzers
Wisconsin gets to be among the first to try a new line of 80-calorie spiked sodas with zero sugar.—
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a lizard with a spiked tail
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Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The musician finished off her look with matching red opera gloves, a black spiked choker, and black ribbon wound around her arm.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
The spiked caramel sauce makes this bread pudding truly spectacular.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spiked
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“Spiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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spiked
adjective1
: having sharp points
2
: arranged in stiff clumps
spiked hair
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