unheated

adjective

un·​heat·​ed ˌən-ˈhē-təd How to pronounce unheated (audio)
Synonyms of unheatednext
: not heated
a small unheated shed
unheated leftovers

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Leaving them in an unheated car in frigid temperatures is not a good idea. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps and held in a cool location such as an unheated garage or cold basement. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 An unheated garage that remains above freezing but below 45°F can also work. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 Kotting, who is also trying to absorb higher Medicare premiums and grocery prices, was hoping to keep her natural gas bills down this winter by sealing two upstairs bedrooms and leaving them unheated. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unheated was circa 1691

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“Unheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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