sealed
Translation
sealed, closed, airtight
Examples
The letter was in a sealed envelope.
The letter was in a sealed envelope.
Keep the food in a sealed container.
Keep the food in a sealed container.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) sealed ((noun)) closed tightly A sealed envelope contains the results.
((sth.)) is sealed is closed tightly The document is sealed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: closed, airtight, shut; Antonyms: open, unsealed
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to seal'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a completed state.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'pop' sound a new jar of jam makes when opened. That means it was 'sealed'.