untraceable

adjective

un·​trace·​able ˌən-ˈtrā-sə-bəl How to pronounce untraceable (audio)
: not able to be traced
an untraceable phone call
an untraceable source
untraceable weapons

Examples of untraceable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The settlement also prohibits Polymer80 from selling or marketing their untraceable firearm kits in Maryland, and requires the company to prohibit dealers from distributing their products in the state, according to a court filing detailing the agreement. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024 Instead, the notes give victims a unique code and tell them to contact the ransomware group on the dark web, a part of the Internet only accessible by a specialized web browser that allows users to remain anonymous and untraceable. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for untraceable 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'untraceable.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untraceable was in 1661

Dictionary Entries Near untraceable

Cite this Entry

“Untraceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untraceable. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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!