unopened
adjective
un·opened
ˌən-ˈō-pənd 
-pᵊmd
: not opened
unopened mail
an unopened window
a letter that was returned unopened
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Despite the bottle being about half a century old, the unopened bourbon tasted great.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
How to Tell if Your Cream Cheese Is Bad
Even if unopened, cream cheese should not be used past its expiration date; at this point, Collingwood says, the quality has likely gone down.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
However, unopened broth can last for years in a pantry.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
How to Tell if Your Cream Cheese Is Bad
Even if unopened, cream cheese should not be used past its expiration date; at this point, Collingwood says, the quality has likely gone down.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
However, unopened broth can last for years in a pantry.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Unopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopened. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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