uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
Synonyms of uninterruptednext
: not interrupted, stopped, or blocked
eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
an uninterrupted area of wilderness
an uninterrupted view
a day of work uninterrupted by distractions
uninterruptedly adverb
working uninterruptedly

Examples of uninterrupted in a Sentence

a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity
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This country’s car buyers’ obsession with being able to drive 300 miles uninterrupted, then stop for five minutes before covering another 300 miles, is undeniable. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 Each room and suite opens to a private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the ocean, pools, or verdant gardens. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 In a statement, zoo officials said contingency plans are in place to keep the zoo open to the public and ensure uninterrupted animal care in the event of a strike. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 These facilities require uninterrupted electricity to ensure smooth operations, making dependable power generation essential. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterrupted

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninterrupted was in 1602

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterrupted. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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