uninterrupted

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​rupt·​ed ˌən-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təd How to pronounce uninterrupted (audio)
: not interrupted, stopped, or blocked
eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
an uninterrupted area of wilderness
an uninterrupted view
a day of work uninterrupted by distractions
uninterruptedly adverb
working uninterruptedly

Examples of uninterrupted in a Sentence

a movie comedy that is 90 minutes of uninterrupted hilarity
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According to a December estimate listed by Indian business newspaper The Financial Express, the railway needs about 3,000 coaches and approximately 500 engines to run uninterrupted train service on all its routes. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025 Located just above the right lens, the user must slightly glance upward to view information, keeping the main field of vision clear for an uninterrupted experience. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The robot can intelligently detect obstacles and extricate itself to maintain uninterrupted operation while minimizing redundant cleaning, saving both time and energy. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 And for uninterrupted texting, opt for a style with touch screen-friendly tips. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uninterrupted 

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninterrupted was in 1602

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“Uninterrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterrupted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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