unwrinkle

[ uhn-ring-kuhl ]

verb (used with object)

, un·wrin·kled, un·wrin·kling.

1. to smooth the wrinkles wrinkle from.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwrinkle¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + wrinkle ¹

Example Sentences

If you need to unwrinkle a lot of clothes or textiles, you’ll want a floor-standing model, and this is our absolute favorite.

From Slate

There’s considerable debate in the fashion community—especially men’s fashion—over the use of steamers to unwrinkle clothes, particularly fine suit jackets.

From Slate

Performancewise, the My Little Steamer removed wrinkles quickly and easily thanks to its high steam output and precise, acutely angled steam head that lets you unwrinkle the tight corners inside collars and cuffs.

From Slate

In the latter case, they’re much more efficient than an iron-and-ironing-board setup: Hang a large textile on a curtain rod, clothesline, or the willing hands of a pair of assistants and you can unwrinkle it in just a few minutes, without having to shift it or retread your work.

From Slate

But none that we tested—half a dozen of the top-rated, among scores available—offers the Deneve’s combination of leakproof storage in a suitcase or bag, its ability to unwrinkle at least a couple of clothing items on a single 250-milliliter fill, and its low cost and wide availability.

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