Synonyms

unwrap

American

[uhn-rap] / ʌnˈræp /

verb (used with object)

unwrapped, unwrapping

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

Sheila unwrapped the Christmas presents quickly.

verb (used without object)

unwrapped, unwrapping

to become unwrapped.

unwrap British

/ ʌnˈræp /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of unwrap

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

Example Sentences

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Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.

From BBC

With routines relaxed and new tech unwrapped, it's more tempting than ever to let children loose on devices over the festive period, with parents caught between avoiding screen guilt and the realities of modern life.

From BBC

Big gains in large growth stocks are like unwrapping a longed-for Christmas gift.

From Barron's

We decided to open it last and fought over who got to unwrap it.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s almost time to unwrap those presents: Christmas is coming up on Thursday, Dec. 25.

From MarketWatch

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