unlined

adjective

un·​lined ˌən-ˈlīnd How to pronounce unlined (audio)
: not lined: such as
a
: not marked with lines
unlined paper
a smooth, unlined face
b
: not having a lining or liner
an unlined coat
unlined fish ponds

Examples of unlined in a Sentence

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Jackets are becoming more fluid and unlined, while pleated trousers are looser. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 Much of the waste was dumped on the atoll of Enewetak in an unlined crater covered with a concrete cap, now known as the Runit Dome; the Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission and the United Nations have raised concerns about its safety. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025 This linen blazer is unlined for a relaxed, breathable feel. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025 Some daily planners do contain sections of blank, unlined paper, which can be used for anything from goal mapping to self-reflection for light bullet journaling. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlined

Word History

First Known Use

1516, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlined was in 1516

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“Unlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlined. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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