unlined

adjective

un·​lined ˌən-ˈlīnd How to pronounce unlined (audio)
: not lined: such as
a
: not marked with lines
unlined paper
a smooth, unlined face
b
: not having a lining or liner
an unlined coat
unlined fish ponds

Examples of unlined in a Sentence

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Stark black and white pairings and ultra-plain, unlined panels are also on the way out. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026 McDowell believed the letter, hand-written on unlined paper and dated January 1991, would clear his name. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025 Its lineup spans sports bras, bralettes, and unlined or lightly lined bras, plus special-occasion styles like bandeaus and strapless bras (for a school dance, say). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025 It’s left unlined for a weightless feel—perfect for toting around the city, in style, of course. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlined

Word History

First Known Use

1516, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlined was in 1516

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“Unlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlined. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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