: not treated, provided, or seasoned with salt : not salted
unsalted butter
unsalted chicken broth
unplowed and unsalted roads

Examples of unsalted in a Sentence

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View Recipe Butter over and under the skin While the oven preheats, rub a whole stick of unsalted butter over the turkey and underneath the skin. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 In a sea of unsalted fashion, his silhouettes excite the palette. — Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Peanuts are a favorite of crows; opt for unsalted peanuts to avoid extra sodium. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsalted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsalted was in the 15th century

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“Unsalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsalted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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