uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
: 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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The roof is an uninterrupted sheet of glass that ends over the rear seat, creating an open, airy interior. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 That ruling will likely determine whether federal food assistance continues uninterrupted or faces delays for millions of recipients. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light. Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025 Southbound service along Metropolitan Transit System bus routes will continue uninterrupted, as will trolley service in the area. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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