1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
James strikes us as the type of player who has lots of untapped upside and could break out as a bona fide middle-six forward with a greater opportunity.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
However, the full spectrum of uses for this popular cleaning product has likely been untapped in your home.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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