unsold

adjective

un·​sold ˌən-ˈsōld How to pronounce unsold (audio)
Synonyms of unsoldnext
: not sold

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The European Union will ban the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes starting July, as part of the bloc’s framework called the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Now, there are only the three unsold family homes left. Alexandra Phelps updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 On some occasions, many lower-bowl seats also went unsold. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Those arrangements create much pricier options for ultrawealthy fans, take the burden of selling some seats off the rights holder and create more opacity in the market, blurring the line between what inventory is unsold by a group like FIFA and what’s unsold via a hospitality partner. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsold was in the 14th century

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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsold. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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