unsalted

adjective

un·​salt·​ed ˌən-ˈsȯl-təd How to pronounce unsalted (audio)
: 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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Place 3/4 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025 Go for plain, unsalted versions to better support your cardiovascular system. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025 Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025 My favorite combination is unsalted Irish Kerrygold butter mixed paired with clover honey and topped with coarse salt. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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