noun Uncommon

unveiling

Unveiling (noun) means the act of removing a cover to reveal something. Example: “The unveiling of the memorial drew hundreds of visitors.”

noun

The act of removing a cover to reveal something.

"The unveiling of the memorial drew hundreds of visitors."

A ceremony held to show something publicly for the first time.

"We were invited to the unveiling of the new headquarters."

How to use unveiling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe event or moment when something hidden is shown to the public for the first time.

Common pairings

at the unveiling a grand unveiling

Word forms

unveilings plural

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Synonyms

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entry introduction debut launching first appearance

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Rhymes for unveiling

filing ailing piling boiling ceiling railing sailing smiling failing mailing wailing toiling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unveiling” mean?

The word “unveiling” means the act of removing a cover to reveal something. In plain terms, the event or moment when something hidden is shown to the public for the first time.

How do you use “unveiling” in a sentence?

Here is “unveiling” used in a sentence: “The unveiling of the memorial drew hundreds of visitors.”

What part of speech is “unveiling”?

“Unveiling” is a noun.

Is “unveiling” a common word?

“Unveiling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “unveiling” have?

“Unveiling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of removing a cover to reveal something.

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