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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The result is a layout that offers an uninterrupted flow of wave-like peaks and troughs, as well as tricky surfaces to keep the skater challenged and engaged. Bridget Borgobello, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025 Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children. Unicef Usa, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 In that December game against Leicester, for example, the grab below was taken halfway through an uninterrupted passage of play from the home side that lasted two minutes and 15 seconds, with City in a compact 4-4-2 shape, allowing their opponents the ball on the halfway line. Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 Second, ensure an uninterrupted supply of HIV medicines, commodities and patient support to prevent treatment interruption, loss of viral suppression and potential emergence of HIV drug resistance. Michael Herce, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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