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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Meanwhile, the ring sat unopened in a drawer.
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Katherine Moses, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
An unopened bottle of hydrogen peroxide typically lasts around three years, and once opened, expires in six months.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
How Long Potting Soil Lasts Potting soil typically degrades after nine to 12 months once the bag is opened and can last up to two years when unopened, says Scott.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Canned beans generally have a longer shelf life—typically lasting several years when unopened.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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Katherine Moses, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
An unopened bottle of hydrogen peroxide typically lasts around three years, and once opened, expires in six months.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
How Long Potting Soil Lasts Potting soil typically degrades after nine to 12 months once the bag is opened and can last up to two years when unopened, says Scott.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Canned beans generally have a longer shelf life—typically lasting several years when unopened.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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 31 Mar. 2026.
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