uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
: not interrupted, stopped, or blocked
eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
an uninterrupted area of wilderness
an uninterrupted view
a day of work uninterrupted by distractions
uninterruptedly adverb
working uninterruptedly

Examples of uninterrupted in a Sentence

a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity
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Aaron Rodgers is apparently a big fan of uninterrupted sleep, and that has prompted an odd rule for his roommate, DK Metcalf. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025 Six hours of mostly uninterrupted media obligations were more than enough for the famously terse coach. David Ubben, New York Times, 25 July 2025 Solution: Ensuring uninterrupted service and data flow to the energy company's remote customer base was paramount, enabling them to reach new markets and expand their operational footprint. Lori Thomas, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Each partner gets one long stretch of uninterrupted time to recharge, followed by full family afternoons and evenings. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninterrupted was in 1602

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterrupted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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