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

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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add diced cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 Serve the delicacy on blinis with unsalted butter or crème fraîche using the mother-of-pearl button that comes in the package. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026 Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour. ½ tsp baking powder. ½ tsp espresso powder. ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. ½ tsp salt. 2 sticks unsalted butter. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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