verb
unveil
uhn-VAYL
verb
1
To remove a covering and reveal something hidden.
"The artist unveiled her latest sculpture at the gallery opening."
"The company will unveil its new logo next week."
2
To show something publicly for the first time.
"The mayor unveiled plans for the new park."
How to Use Unveil
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take the cover off something so people can finally see it, often at a special event.
Common pairings
unveil plans
officially unveiled
unveil a statue
Word Forms
unveiled past tense, unveils singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “unveil”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The artist _____ her latest sculpture at the gallery opening.
Etymology
From un- (\"not/reversal\") plus veil, ultimately from Latin velum (\"covering, sail\").