uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uninsulated (audio)
: not provided with insulation : not insulated
a small, uninsulated shed
an uninsulated attic

Examples of uninsulated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many things can cause water to run cold for a long time, such as uninsulated supply lines, a distant water heater, low-temperature settings, and more. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024 Mountain Hardware makes some great, uninsulated ski shell jackets, which also has all the bells and whistles necessary for a comfortable trip into the backcountry. Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 Its program to eliminate uninsulated wire in fire zones has covered more than 1,200 miles of line so far. Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2023 Old wooden poles are largely uninsulated and strung with lush vegetation over miles of rugged terrain, according to utility specialists. Brianna Sacks, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for uninsulated 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'uninsulated.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninsulated was in 1794

Dictionary Entries Near uninsulated

Cite this Entry

“Uninsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsulated. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!