unheated

adjective

un·​heat·​ed ˌən-ˈhē-təd How to pronounce unheated (audio)
Synonyms of unheatednext
: not heated
a small unheated shed
unheated leftovers

Examples of unheated in a Sentence

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These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 The majority of the sloths died in an unheated warehouse while awaiting transfer to the still unopened Sloth World exhibit, the report said. Francie Ebert, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 If possible, move bee houses into a cool and sheltered spot for the winter, such as an unheated garage or potting shed. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Potted plants can be brought into unheated garages or basements during cold snaps or buried in the ground, pot and all. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unheated was circa 1691

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“Unheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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