uncut

adjective

un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
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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This includes uncut winter squash of all kinds; from butternut and honeynut to pumpkin and delicata. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 If uncut and wrapped in aluminum foil, for instance, celery can last more than a month in the fridge. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 Just under a third (32 percent) cut their sandwiches into rectangles, 35 percent into triangles, and 33 percent prefer their sandwiches whole and uncut. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Post-Pizzagate, everything is Pizzagate; post-Serial, everyone fancies themselves an uncut investigative gem. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncut 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uncut was in the 14th century

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“Uncut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncut. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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uncut

adjective
un·​cut ˌən-ˈkət How to pronounce uncut (audio)
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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