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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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Hanes Smooth Comfort Wireless T-Shirt Bra Even when they’re touted as unlined, most bras designed for larger chests are anything but, which just ends up making my large chest look even larger. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 If the garment is labeled as dry clean only but is an unstructured, unlined piece, such as a knitted sweater, it can be hand-washed. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 The Baguette’s design includes a front flap, magnetic clasp, unlined internal compartment with a pocket and gold-finish metalware. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025 When students or faculty took books out, they were asked to sign their names on an orange, unlined card found in each book. Richie Zweigenhaft, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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