unplowed

adjective

un·​plowed ˌən-ˈplau̇d How to pronounce unplowed (audio)
: not having been worked or cleared with a plow : not plowed
an unplowed field
streets unplowed after the snowstorm

Examples of unplowed in a Sentence

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Residents noticing unplowed or icy areas are encouraged to report them to 311, so crews can respond promptly, Shaw said. Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025 Vehicles parked in unplowed areas may be subject to ticketing and towing. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025 Skiers and snowshoers are also permitted to travel on unplowed roads. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unplowed

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unplowed was in 1523

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“Unplowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplowed. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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