unplowed

adjective

un·​plowed ˌən-ˈplau̇d How to pronounce unplowed (audio)
: not having been worked or cleared with a plow : not plowed
an unplowed field
streets unplowed after the snowstorm

Examples of unplowed in a Sentence

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Some cul-de-sacs and small side streets remained salted but unplowed, according to the city's site. — Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026 In the Denver metro area, some of the icy spots will be unplowed neighborhoods along with bridges and overpasses. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 May 2026 Brutally low temperatures are expected to persist through much of the week, making travel on unplowed roads dangerous. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026 Matt Medeiros is one of the tens of thousands of people in Fall River whose street remained unplowed three days after a catastrophic blizzard. — Dan Medeiros, The Herald News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unplowed

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unplowed was in 1523

Rhymes for unplowed

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“Unplowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplowed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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