unclaimed

adjective

un·​claimed ˌən-ˈklāmd How to pronounce unclaimed (audio)
: not claimed
specifically : not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods

Examples of unclaimed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
One in seven people in the U.S. has unclaimed property, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025 The treasurer is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed funds that can be returned to the rightful owner at no cost. Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 Taxpayers in less populated states may be missing out, too, with thousands of taxpayers in Wyoming, North Dakota, Vermont, South Dakota, and the District of Columbia also reporting potentially unclaimed refunds. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 The California State Controller’s Office manages around $14 billion in unclaimed property, and some of the money could belong to you. Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unclaimed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclaimed was circa 1616

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!