unbuilt

adjective

un·​built ˌən-ˈbilt How to pronounce unbuilt (audio)
1
: not built : not yet constructed
2
: not built on
an unbuilt plot

Examples of unbuilt in a Sentence

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The article starts with a one project that has finally gotten permits but remains unbuilt. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 There is still unbuilt beachfront, although in five years it may be gone. Eric Goodman, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025 The council also plans to review later this year a still unbuilt roundabout approved for the Carlsbad Boulevard intersection at Cannon Road. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025 The unbuilt Sunnyside Yard: six times the size of Hudson Yards with a huge transit hub and walkable streets. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbuilt

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbuilt was in the 15th century

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“Unbuilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbuilt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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unbuilt

adjective
un·​built ˌən-ˈbilt How to pronounce unbuilt (audio)
1
: not yet built
an unbuilt house
2
: not built on
an unbuilt plot

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