adj

rusted

Rusted (adj) means Corroded by rust; having developed a coating of oxidized metal. Example: “The rusted hinges screeched every time the door opened.”

adj

Corroded by rust; having developed a coating of oxidized metal.

"The rusted hinges screeched every time the door opened."

"They found a rusted old lock buried in the garden."

How to use rusted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that has visibly corroded, usually metal left out in damp conditions.

Common pairings

rusted metal rusted-out car badly rusted

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Rhymes for rusted

busted trusted adjusted disgusted exhausted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rusted” mean?

The word “rusted” means corroded by rust; having developed a coating of oxidized metal. In plain terms, describes something that has visibly corroded, usually metal left out in damp conditions.

How do you use “rusted” in a sentence?

Here is “rusted” used in a sentence: “The rusted hinges screeched every time the door opened.”

What part of speech is “rusted”?

“Rusted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of rusted?

"rusted" (adj) means corroded by rust; having developed a coating of oxidized metal.