undyed

adjective

un·​dyed ˌən-ˈdīd How to pronounce undyed (audio)
: not dyed
undyed wool

Examples of undyed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rooms’ earth-tone color schemes are apparent in natural linen curtains and upholstery, raw oak floors and furniture, undyed wool blankets and reed baskets that contrast with sleek Italian lighting and bathroom fixtures. Alexander Lobrano Roxanne Fequiere Laura Bannister Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023 There are two color options: outback brown or outback natural (a light, undyed straw color). Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 Spread cake top and sides with an even, smooth layer of undyed white frosting. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023 Decorate presents: Frost top and sides of cake presents with reserved undyed white frosting. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023 The fabric and knitwear scraps are sorted by color, washed, unraveled, then blended with undyed cashmere, resulting in a quality indistinguishable from that of an all-new knit. Laura Bannister Carla Valdivia Nakatani Jameson Montgomery Christopher Kuo Gisela Williams, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023 This tool, designed with soft and dense bristles made from undyed synthetic hair, guarantees a natural, streak-free finish. Essence, 1 Aug. 2023 Pour 1/3 cup undyed batter over spiderweb, completely covering web. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 31 July 2023 The undyed, translucent rainfly provides eco-friendly weather protection. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undyed was in 1538

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“Undyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undyed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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