unwaxed

adjective

un·​waxed ˌən-ˈwakst How to pronounce unwaxed (audio)
: not coated or treated with wax : not waxed
an unwaxed floor
unwaxed dental floss

Examples of unwaxed in a Sentence

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String dental floss comes in waxed, unwaxed, unflavored, and flavored versions to accommodate different preferences. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025 In the study, the researchers added a peptide flu vaccine to unwaxed dental floss before flossing the teeth of lab mice, according to the release. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025 Note that unwaxed cucumbers from farmers' markets or home gardens may have a shorter shelf life compared to waxed varieties at the grocery store. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025 Grate in the zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons and add 1 clove of garlic, peeled and bashed but kept whole, 100ml olive oil and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024 Unlike its most famous creations, Barbour’s Denby jacket is left unwaxed, giving wearers a lightweight cotton jacket that retains the label’s rugged look but with far more breathability. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwaxed was in the 15th century

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“Unwaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwaxed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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