unclutter

verb

un·​clut·​ter ˌən-ˈklə-tər How to pronounce unclutter (audio)
uncluttered; uncluttering; unclutters
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transitive verb

: to remove clutter from : make neat and orderly
unclutter the garage

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If your dream hotel room is sleek, neutral, and uncluttered, the Inn of the Five Graces may be overwhelming to you. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 The main social space on the ground floor is purposely uncluttered, all the better to shift easily between poolside family frolics, predinner drinks with guests, and ad hoc performances when the muse strikes. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 The studio at the back is visible from the seating area; its shelves are lined with her pots and glaze samples, but otherwise uncluttered. — Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025 Its top plate is uncluttered, featuring a pair of dials to adjust shutter speed and exposure compensation, with the latter equipped with a configurable function button at its center. — PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unclutter

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unclutter was in 1930

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“Unclutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclutter. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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