unbuckle

[ uhn-buhk-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.

1. to unfasten the buckle or buckles of.

verb (used without object)

, un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.

1. to undo a buckle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbuckle¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unbuckle is from the Middle English word unboclen. See un- ², buckle

Example Sentences

“I saw red flags, I like to say I like to make dresses out of red flags and then proceed,” she said, noting that she had planned to leave McDermott after her oldest kids “could unbuckle their own car seats.”

From Los Angeles Times

Faye said she took off her mask so her seatmate could hear her and said “on the count of three I’m going to unbuckle him. We’re going to pull him out.”

From Seattle Times

I unbuckle its pouch, reaching for my cell phone.

From Literature

After crossing in complete silence, he turned and told me to unbuckle the straps on my pack and follow exactly in his footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times

"More than once, it happened in the car, prompting Chasten to hurriedly pull over so we could unbuckle her from her seat and help get her breathing back into rhythm while standing on the side of the road."

From Salon