unbleached

adjective

un·​bleached ˌən-ˈblēcht How to pronounce unbleached (audio)
: not made whiter or lighter by a bleaching process : not bleached
unbleached flour
unbleached cloth
unbleached paper

Examples of unbleached in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The eye shadow on Saweetie's lids is suspiciously similar to the color her brows, leading us to think that there may be a generous coat of that shadow on her unbleached brow hairs — perhaps over a layer of concealer to ensure a solidly lightened effect. Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024 Made of unbleached jute, the Revival Hart Jute Rug is a great choice for anyone who loves the look of natural textures. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023 Forward-thinking programs, such as eco-conscious diving, will also be in place to preserve the colorful, unbleached coral reefs. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023 Can be substituted with unbleached flour, or convert all-purpose to cake flour with the addition of cornstarch, if needed. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023 A lot of them will be thinking about sustainability: the carbon emissions entailed by this yearly mass exodus, and the whether the ice in Glacier National Park is going to be around for much longer, or if there’ll be any unbleached coral to see on snorkeling outings a few years down the line. Time, 22 June 2023 Filled with 100% U.S.-grown organic buckwheat hulls and encased in natural unbleached cotton, this pillow is organic through and through. Casey Clark, Forbes, 22 June 2021 Comics, at their best, are the ideal medium to get a deep, unbleached view inside the mind of another person. Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2023 Photograph by Victoria Jane, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi The Fudgy First Place: Trader Joe’s The ingredients: sugar, chocolate chips, unbleached enriched flour, cocoa, wheat starch, soybean oil, salt, and leavening. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1532, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbleached was circa 1532

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“Unbleached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbleached. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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