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; see un- ², wrap

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Let’s unwrap why Phreesia is still a buy for 2026.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Big Joe Konnected Joe -The entertainer in your life will absolutely melt if they unwrap the Big Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker this season.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Lina was able to unwrap Poppy from her neck and look around.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau

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