unserved

adjective

un·​served ˌən-ˈsərvd How to pronounce unserved (audio)
: not served: such as
a
: not brought to notice or executed as required by law
unserved warrants
b
: not waited on
unserved customers

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The staff of the Washington Hilton hotel will also receive awards for their work preserving and donating unserved meals to local shelters, and helping guests in the aftermath of the incident, Jiang said. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 July 2026 That left a rather large unserved space in the middle, which is right where the new model falls. — ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026 This initiative will utilize direct-to-device satellite technology to expand coverage, ensuring connectivity in previously unserved areas and enhancing disaster resilience. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 For the city of Chicago, unserved warrants from the Cook County court system can affect the operations of the Chicago Police Department. — Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unserved

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unserved was in the 14th century

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“Unserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unserved. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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