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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Opponents of Village Farms worry about building so many homes on a flood plain, especially one so close to an unlined landfill that could be leaking toxic chemicals. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026 If those ponds are unlined and uncapped, contaminants in the ash, such as arsenic and mercury, can leak into groundwater and in turn impact the ecosystem and health of residents living nearby. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026 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 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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