unsold

adjective

un·​sold ˌən-ˈsōld How to pronounce unsold (audio)
Synonyms of unsoldnext
: not sold

Examples of unsold in a Sentence

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In addition to the new back-of-jersey sponsorship MLS added this year, which is currently unsold for LAFC, the club’s front-of-shirt and sleeve assets may come available for 2027 should its existing partners choose not to renew. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The rapid rise of weight-loss injections is reshaping the quantity of food people eat — leaving farmers in some areas with a growing surplus of unsold potatoes. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Its 2020 anti-waste law requires unsold nonfood goods to be reused, donated or recycled instead of destroyed. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 According to state prosecutors, these gift card fraud scams start with someone stealing empty, unsold cards from stores. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsold was in the 14th century

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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsold. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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