uneaten

adjective

un·​eat·​en ˌən-ˈē-tᵊn How to pronounce uneaten (audio)
: not eaten
uneaten food

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Animal products generally have a larger environmental footprint than plant foods, Miller explains, which makes keeping meat, eggs, and dairy from going uneaten especially consequential. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 With a Facebook page and a QR code, the community can let Neighbor Plates know about uneaten food after an event. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Officials said victims should also place any uneaten portions of a mushroom in a paper bag or waxed paper and refrigerate it or take photos of the cap, stem and underside to help medical experts identify the toxin. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 When feeding pets outdoors, remove uneaten portions and clean their bowls as soon as possible. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneaten

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uneaten was in the 13th century

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“Uneaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneaten. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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