unfrozen

adjective

un·​froz·​en ˌən-ˈfrō-zᵊn How to pronounce unfrozen (audio)
Synonyms of unfrozennext
: not frozen
unfrozen ground

Examples of unfrozen in a Sentence

there should be a couple of unfrozen chicken breasts in the refrigerator
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But new research published Sunday in the journal suggests these settlers formed seafaring communities that existed for at least as long as the area’s polynya—a technical name for unfrozen water amid sea ice—indicating that humans have long had a hand in shaping the dynamic Arctic ecosystem. K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026 At the least, make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026 Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfrozen

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfrozen was in 1596

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“Unfrozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfrozen. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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