unwaxed
adjective
un·waxed
ˌən-ˈwakst 
: not coated or treated with wax : not waxed
an unwaxed floor
unwaxed dental floss
Examples of unwaxed in a Sentence
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Grate in the zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons and add 1 clove of garlic, peeled and bashed but kept whole, 100ml olive oil and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Unlike its most famous creations, Barbour’s Denby jacket is left unwaxed, giving wearers a lightweight cotton jacket that retains the label’s rugged look but with far more breathability.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
Hollywood wax Very similar to the full Brazilian, the Hollywood leaves no nook or cranny unwaxed—yes, that includes the hairs around your butt and, uniquely, the inner folds of your labia.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2023
It’s lined with the brand's unwaxed duck canvas for added insulation and has slotted pockets at the chest for holding an assortment of tools.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2023
Wrap the brisket in unwaxed butcher paper and return to the smoker.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2021
In the mini-bar, a ready-mixed selection of Bull & Last cocktails and an unwaxed lemon awaited.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2021
Ideally, look for cardboard and paper that is uncoated and unwaxed instead of bubble wrap.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2021
Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Unlike its most famous creations, Barbour’s Denby jacket is left unwaxed, giving wearers a lightweight cotton jacket that retains the label’s rugged look but with far more breathability.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
Hollywood wax Very similar to the full Brazilian, the Hollywood leaves no nook or cranny unwaxed—yes, that includes the hairs around your butt and, uniquely, the inner folds of your labia.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2023
It’s lined with the brand's unwaxed duck canvas for added insulation and has slotted pockets at the chest for holding an assortment of tools.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2023
Wrap the brisket in unwaxed butcher paper and return to the smoker.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2021
In the mini-bar, a ready-mixed selection of Bull & Last cocktails and an unwaxed lemon awaited.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2021
Ideally, look for cardboard and paper that is uncoated and unwaxed instead of bubble wrap.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2021
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“Unwaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwaxed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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