unlabeled

adjective

un·​la·​beled ˌən-ˈlā-bəld How to pronounce unlabeled (audio)
: having no label : not labeled
an unlabeled can

Examples of unlabeled 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.
Food vendors sizzled meats at vendor stalls and kept juices in massive, unlabeled canisters under the gritty subway underpass – devoid of any labels or apparent sanitation or health and safety standards. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 An electric single induction stove was stored on the floor under shelves, and there was an unlabeled bottle of chemicals near the dishwasher. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025 Local grocers were a wild west of unlabeled additives, untested chemicals, and inedible fillers. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025 From unlabeled items and duplicate products to expired foods and general chaos, pantry mistakes can lead to a host of problems, including food waste and unnecessary spending. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlabeled

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlabeled was in 1762

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unlabeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlabeled. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

unlabeled

adjective
un·​la·​beled
variants or unlabelled
: not labeled especially with an isotopic label
unlabeled DNA
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!