adj

pressurized

Pressurized (adj) means Kept at a higher air pressure than the surroundings, usually for safety or comfort. Example: “The aircraft cabin is pressurized to allow passengers to breathe normally at altitude.”

adj

Kept at a higher air pressure than the surroundings, usually for safety or comfort.

"The aircraft cabin is pressurized to allow passengers to breathe normally at altitude."

How to use pressurized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKept under controlled air pressure, as in an aircraft cabin or a sealed container.

UK vs US

British English also spells this "pressurised."

Common pairings

pressurized cabin pressurized container

Word forms

more pressurized comparative, most pressurized superlative

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The aircraft cabin is _____ to allow passengers to breathe normally at altitude.

Antonyms

unpressurized

Rhymes for pressurized

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pressurized” mean?

The word “pressurized” means kept at a higher air pressure than the surroundings, usually for safety or comfort. In plain terms, kept under controlled air pressure, as in an aircraft cabin or a sealed container.

How do you use “pressurized” in a sentence?

Here is “pressurized” used in a sentence: “The aircraft cabin is pressurized to allow passengers to breathe normally at altitude.”

What is the opposite of “pressurized”?

The opposite of “pressurized” — its antonyms — is unpressurized.

What part of speech is “pressurized”?

“Pressurized” is an adjective.