unsalted

adjective

un·​salt·​ed ˌən-ˈsȯl-təd How to pronounce unsalted (audio)
: not treated, provided, or seasoned with salt : not salted
unsalted butter
unsalted chicken broth
unplowed and unsalted roads

Examples of unsalted in a Sentence

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Use cold, unsalted butter for even melting across the surface. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Popovers by David Burke Ingredients (yield: 6) 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs 1¼ cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp mixed, minced, fresh herbs such as parsley, chervil, tarragon and chives Directions 1. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 19 Dec. 2025 The treat has only six ingredients: unsalted butter, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour and seeds scraped from a vanilla bean. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 In a medium skillet over medium heat, add unsalted butter and washed and scrubbed baby potatoes, cut into about 1-inch cubes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsalted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsalted was in the 15th century

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“Unsalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsalted. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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