unbox

[ uhn-boks ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove from a box.
2. to remove (a new product or desirable purchase) from its box or packaging, especially for others to see:

   I just uploaded a video of me unboxing my new tablet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbox¹

First recorded in 1600-50; un- ² + box ¹

Example Sentences

The account posting some of these drone videos also posted images of boxed and unboxed drones, and other images of equipment, thanking people for their donations.

From BBC

“With over 68 different minis to collect, every unboxing is a fun surprise!”

From Los Angeles Times

New chairs were being unboxed onstage as we entered, to Gilmer’s delight: “I’ve been waiting 10 years for new orchestra chairs,” she exclaimed.

From Los Angeles Times

Those models will be produced on Tesla’s existing production lines, rather than using the experimental production method, which Musk calls “unboxed,” that was originally planned.

From Seattle Times

She added, "When you exit "Top Chef,' you go right back into your world of work and all the stresses of a normal, unboxed life.

From Salon

Related Words

• take out
• unload