unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken: such as
a
: whole, intact
unbroken skin
b
: continuous
miles of unbroken forest
c
: not subdued : untamed
especially : not trained for service or use
unbroken colts
d
: not violated
e
: not plowed
f
: not disorganized
advanced in unbroken ranks

Examples of unbroken in a Sentence

an unbroken row of trees eight hours of unbroken sleep The band has had an unbroken string of hits. The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.
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.
Even though his record remains unbroken, problems with the Boeing Starliner that carried Wilmore and Williams to space triggered extensive coverage in the United States that far exceeded the coverage of Rubio's even longer mission. William Harwood, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025 Those 42 unbroken passes from the start represented quite a statement. Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The unbroken line flows in one continuous line from beginning to end, transforming seemingly chaotic movements into thoughtful, meditative compositions that encourage mindfulness and resemble patterns found in nature, like brain coral. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Throughout its history, Social Security has been led by an almost unbroken line of commissioners and advocates whose commitment to the program’s sacred responsibilities to its beneficiaries was unquestioned. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbroken

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbroken was in the 14th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbroken. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
1
: not broken : whole
2
: not tamed
especially : not trained for use
unbroken colts
3
: not interrupted : continuous
an unbroken row of trees
unbroken sleep

Medical Definition

unbroken

adjective
un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken
unbroken skin

More from Merriam-Webster on unbroken

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!