unclaimed

adjective

un·​claimed ˌən-ˈklāmd How to pronounce unclaimed (audio)
: not claimed
specifically : not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods

Examples of unclaimed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery property tax relief fund. Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2024 Practice squad of 17 players is established How many of the 49ers’ preferred practice squad players will go unclaimed by other teams after roster cutdown day? Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 The largest jackpot winning ticket this year was $1.1 billion, with the unclaimed winning ticket purchased in New Jersey. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 Clothing that goes unclaimed by swappers will be stored for a subsequent event or donated. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unclaimed 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclaimed was circa 1616

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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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