unwrap
verb (used with object)
to remove or open the wrapping of.
unwrapping
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present participleof unwrap.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A trip to ancient Egypt, for instance, leads to one of the Minions running out of toilet paper and accidentally unwrapping a nearby mummy’s bandages for the purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
And at a Valentine's Day viewing of Wuthering Heights earlier this year, a woman nearby in the auditorium was eating a huge chocolate heart, unwrapping a crinkly wrapper in the process.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Big gains in large growth stocks are like unwrapping a longed-for Christmas gift.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
Doncic hustled to the scorer’s table, unwrapping the heat pack from his lower back, unsnapping his warmup pants and zipping off his jacket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2025
Dad had started unwrapping his meal when Mom let out a growl and then started screaming at the midwife that she was ready to push.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
