unwrap

[ uhn-rap ]

verb (used with object)

, un·wrapped, un·wrap·ping.

1. to remove or open the wrapping of.
2. to open (something wrapped):

   Sheila unwrapped the Christmas presents quickly.

verb (used without object)

, un·wrapped, un·wrap·ping.

1. to become unwrapped.

unwrap

/ ʌnˈræp /

verb

1. to remove the covering or wrapping from (something) or (of something wrapped) to have the covering come off

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwrap¹

1200–50; Middle English unwrappen; un- ², wrap

Example Sentences

But as she began to paint again, Parys started to appear on her canvases, as if urging her to unwrap her grief, she says.

From BBC

“And so here’s this brand-new sax out of the box, and they get to play it, and they get so excited to just unwrap it. It’s like Christmas for them.”

From Los Angeles Times

Brian Cox and Robin Ince unwrap the science of Egyptian mummies.

From BBC

Leonard began to unwrap the red silk.

From Literature

Abina fought a smile as she started to unwrap her scarf.

From Literature

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