: not lighted: such as
a
: not kindled or ignited
an unlit fire
an unlit cigar
b
: not illuminated with light
unlit roads
an unlit stairway
Examples of unlit in a Sentence
she stumbled over something in the unlit hallway
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The show recouped its capitalization and announced a return engagement next season.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical played one preview performance last week at the Golden Theater, and went on despite having an unlit marquee as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The tragedy occurred when a lit bundle of mortar-style aerials tipped over and shot into crates of unlit fireworks, causing a rapid-fire series of blasts.
—Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Some evidence also suggests that candles may emit toxins even when unlit, according to an April 2015 study that simulated indoor use.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
So, even when unlit, the candle adds some fall charm to a table or nightstand.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The tragedy occurred when a lit bundle of mortar-style aerials tipped over and shot into crates of unlit fireworks, causing a rapid-fire series of blasts.
—Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Some evidence also suggests that candles may emit toxins even when unlit, according to an April 2015 study that simulated indoor use.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
So, even when unlit, the candle adds some fall charm to a table or nightstand.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Unlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlit. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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