unclaimed

adjective

un·​claimed ˌən-ˈklāmd How to pronounce unclaimed (audio)
: not claimed
specifically : not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods

Examples of unclaimed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Ohio Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that Hamilton County ranks third among counties with the largest amount of unclaimed funds safeguarded by the state of Ohio. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 June 2024 Additionally, there are a number of unclaimed dragons hiding out on Dragonstone who could come into play in Season 2. Megan McCluskey, TIME, 13 June 2024 If unclaimed, the money will support the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship through the Unclaimed Prize Fund. Doc Louallen, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 Such unclaimed funds will be paid by us on or before 08/31/2024 to persons establishing to our satisfaction their right to receive the same. New York Daily News Special Sections, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unclaimed 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unclaimed was circa 1616

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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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