unlined

adjective

un·​lined ˌən-ˈlīnd How to pronounce unlined (audio)
: not lined: such as
a
: not marked with lines
unlined paper
a smooth, unlined face
b
: not having a lining or liner
an unlined coat
unlined fish ponds

Examples of unlined in a Sentence

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Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700. Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Boglioli Brown Tinto Terra Linen K-Suit Boglioli’s linen K-Suit consists of its trademark K-Jacket, which has been left unlined and unconstructed for maximum ease, and a pair of single-pleated trousers in a tapered cut. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 The proposal includes building on a floodplain near an old, unlined dump that could leach toxic chemicals. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 In addition, it’s also usually unlined which means more light is able to filter through. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlined

Word History

First Known Use

1516, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlined was in 1516

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“Unlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlined. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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