uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ən-ˈkə-vərd 

: not covered: such as

a

: not supplied with a covering

b

: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program

c

: not covered by collateral

an uncovered note

Synonyms

• exposed
• bare
• peeled
• open
• stripped

Examples of uncovered in a Sentence

the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground

Recent Examples on the Web

The victims were shot in an uncovered sallyport at the facility, officials said. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025

This design also eliminates the need for an uncovered straw hole, making the bottle completely leak-free when the lid is locked. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

The new California rule requires sellers to list specific features that endanger a house, including combustible roofs, uncovered vents, single-pane windows and vegetation within five feet (1.5 meters) of a building. —Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025

Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncovered

• rediscovered
• undiscovered
• unrecovered
• covered
• hovered
• discovered
• recovered

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd 

: not covered or supplied with a covering