uneaten

adjective

un·​eat·​en ˌən-ˈē-tᵊn How to pronounce uneaten (audio)
: not eaten
uneaten food

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Officials said victims should also place any uneaten portions of a mushroom in a paper bag or waxed paper and refrigerate it or take photos of the cap, stem and underside to help medical experts identify the toxin. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 When feeding pets outdoors, remove uneaten portions and clean their bowls as soon as possible. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026 Dipping sauces altered the fate of uneaten pizza crusts, making eating the sauceless, cheeseless stubs something to look forward to. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Consumers spend more than $762 per person every year on food that goes uneaten. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneaten

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uneaten was in the 13th century

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“Uneaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneaten. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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