uninsulated

adjective

un·​in·​su·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce uninsulated (audio)
: not provided with insulation : not insulated
a small, uninsulated shed
an uninsulated attic

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Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to American Red Cross. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 In Georgia, Beau and Emma moved from an uninsulated shack into a safe, modern home built by Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 Living in a crowded, old, and uninsulated Lincoln Heights apartment with his extended family, Perez is tired of waiting for help. Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Allow water to drip from faucets that are fed by uninsulated pipes in basements, crawlspaces, attics or along exterior walls. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninsulated

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninsulated was in 1794

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“Uninsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninsulated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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