unbarred

adjective

un·​barred ˌən-ˈbärd How to pronounce unbarred (audio)
1
: not secured by a bar : unlocked
2
: not marked with bars

Examples of unbarred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019 With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet. Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbarred was in 1603

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“Unbarred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbarred. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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