1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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semafor.com, 19 June 2026
For Angela, by contrast, the place is her singular creative outlet, the sole use for her otherwise untapped art-school degree.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
In assessing Edward Cabrera’s injury history, the Chicago Cubs projected that his pure stuff and untapped potential would ultimately outweigh any health concerns.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Global brands see Fort Lauderdale’s untapped spending power and long-term potential.
—Jenni Morejon, Fortune, 12 June 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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