imported
word · lemma: import
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtɪd/
im-POR-did
/ɪmpˈɔːtɪd/
im-PAW-tid
Definition
Describes something brought in from another country, usually referring to goods, food, or products.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., 'imported goods', 'imported cheese'). Often compared with 'domestic'. Common in business, shopping, and food contexts.
Spanish: importadoPortuguese (BR): importadoPortuguese (PT): importadoChinese (Simplified): 进口的Chinese (Traditional): 進口的Hindi: आयातितArabic: مستورَدBengali: আমদানিকৃতRussian: импортныйJapanese: 輸入のVietnamese: nhập khẩuKorean: 수입Turkish: ithalUrdu: درآمد شدہIndonesian: impor
Example Sentences
She prefers imported coffee.
basic
Are these shoes imported, or are they made locally?
natural
My dad only buys imported car parts for his old vehicle.
natural
The wine selection here is mostly imported, so it's a bit expensive.
natural
We bought imported chocolate from Switzerland.
basic
The store sells many imported goods.
basic