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undrained

adjective

un·​drained ˌən-ˈdrānd How to pronounce undrained (audio)
: not emptied of liquid : not drained
an undrained can of tomatoes

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Recipe Tips For Apple Pie Dump Cake Draining two of the cans of apples and leaving two undrained ensures the perfect amount of liquid after baking. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 Stir in a can of corn kernels and black beans (both undrained). Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024 For undrained containers, use a non-porous substrate like small stones or marbles. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 In a medium bowl stir together undrained pineapple and cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undrained was in 1573

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“Undrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undrained. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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