1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
of a book
: not having the folds of the leaves slit
4
: not abridged, curtailed, or expurgated
the film's uncut version
5
: not diluted or adulterated
uncut gin
uncut heroin
Examples of uncut in a Sentence
His hair was uncut but neat.
the uncut version of the film
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To chit your seed potatoes, place the uncut tubers in a place with bright light and cool temperatures for a few days.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Honey also plays a critical role in the Lady Bird, which starts off its life as uncut HoneyDew and then is given a three-year finishing stint in ex-XO Cognac casks.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As with most produce, romaine lasts best if stored whole and uncut.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Honey also plays a critical role in the Lady Bird, which starts off its life as uncut HoneyDew and then is given a three-year finishing stint in ex-XO Cognac casks.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As with most produce, romaine lasts best if stored whole and uncut.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncut
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“Uncut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncut. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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uncut
adjective
un·cut
ˌən-ˈkət 
ˈən-
1
: not cut down or cut into
2
: not shaped by cutting
an uncut diamond
3
: not having the folds of the leaves slit
uncut books
4
: not shortened
an uncut text
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