uneaten

adjective

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

Examples of uneaten in a Sentence

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An uneaten hot dog was also found. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Sullivan and another detective left the interview room, leaving Evans and uneaten food on a table. Emerson Clarridge updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026 Through a partnership with Team San Jose, which operates the San Jose McEnery Center and other venues GTC used, Hunger at Home rescued 9,650 meals that were generated but went uneaten during the conference. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 When Aura left lunch, half of her food was uneaten. Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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