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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Costco has expressed satisfaction, highlighting the importance of uninterrupted operations as demand remains high. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025 The mom-to-be clarified that family members are welcome to visit throughout the day but emphasized the importance of having a quiet, uninterrupted first few nights to bond with their newborn and adjust to their new roles as parents. Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Aim for 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night and establish a calming bedtime routine. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Bencic is adapting to playing on less sleep, such a crucial thing for any athlete, but is grateful that Bella generally has pretty uninterrupted nights. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uninterrupted 

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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