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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Last week, an independent company hired by the manufacturer also found the bacteria in unopened cans of formula.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Supplies needed include blankets, pet toys and new, unopened pet food.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
In September, the wholesale chain issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene due to the possibility of unopened prosecco bottles breaking open spontaneously.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
While unopened all-purpose flour is typically best when used within a year of the purchase date, opened flour is good for only six to eight months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Supplies needed include blankets, pet toys and new, unopened pet food.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
In September, the wholesale chain issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene due to the possibility of unopened prosecco bottles breaking open spontaneously.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
While unopened all-purpose flour is typically best when used within a year of the purchase date, opened flour is good for only six to eight months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unopened
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“Unopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopened. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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