unopened
adjective
un·opened
ˌən-ˈō-pənd 
-pᵊmd
: not opened
unopened mail
an unopened window
a letter that was returned unopened
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Start by putting aside your everyday essentials and instead tackle any old palettes, expired bottles, unopened gifts, and pile of perfume samples.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Food is safe in an unopened freezer for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full, or 24 hours if the freezer is mostly empty, according to the Red Cross.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Food is safe in an unopened freezer for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full, or 24 hours if the freezer is mostly empty, according to the Red Cross.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Plus, unopened jars of nut butter will last a long time in the pantry.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Food is safe in an unopened freezer for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full, or 24 hours if the freezer is mostly empty, according to the Red Cross.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Food is safe in an unopened freezer for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full, or 24 hours if the freezer is mostly empty, according to the Red Cross.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Plus, unopened jars of nut butter will last a long time in the pantry.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Unopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopened. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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