uncovered

adjective

un·​cov·​ered ən-ˈkə-vərd How to pronounce uncovered (audio)
: not covered: such as
a
: not supplied with a covering
b
: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program
c
: not covered by collateral
an uncovered note

Examples of uncovered in a Sentence

the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
Recent Examples on the Web There is 1,100 square feet of covered patio space and 1,000 square feet of uncovered patio. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024 The team analyzed two newly uncovered and well-preserved skeletal fossils of shuotheriids. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncovered 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncovered. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

uncovered

adjective
un·​cov·​ered ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd How to pronounce uncovered (audio)
: not covered or supplied with a covering

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