unsalted

adjective

un·​salt·​ed ˌən-ˈsȯl-təd How to pronounce unsalted (audio)
: not treated, provided, or seasoned with salt : not salted
unsalted butter
unsalted chicken broth
unplowed and unsalted roads

Examples of unsalted in a Sentence

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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat ¾ cup (150 g) sugar and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, in a medium bowl until creamy, about 5 minutes (mixture will be quite sandy at first, then become creamier). Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 The Chile Lime Botana Bowl combines Persian cucumbers, shredded carrots, unsalted peanuts, lime juice, pomegranate seeds, and chili lime chips with Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Go for plain, unsalted versions to better support your cardiovascular system. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsalted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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

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