verb
unwrap
uhn-RAP
Unwrap (verb) means to remove the wrapping or covering from something. Example: “The kids couldn't wait to unwrap their presents.”
verb
1
To remove the wrapping or covering from something.
"The kids couldn't wait to unwrap their presents."
"She carefully unwrapped the bandage to check the wound."
How to use unwrap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take the paper, packaging, or covering off something.
Common pairings
unwrap a gift
unwrap a package
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Word forms
- Plural
- unwraps
- Third person singular
- unwraps
- Past tense
- unwrapped
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Etymology
From Middle English unwrappen, from un- (\"reversal\") plus wrap.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unwrap” mean?
The word “unwrap” means to remove the wrapping or covering from something. In plain terms, to take the paper, packaging, or covering off something.
How do you pronounce “unwrap”?
“Unwrap” is pronounced uhn-RAP (/ʌnˈɹæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “unwrap” in a sentence?
Here is “unwrap” used in a sentence: “The kids couldn't wait to unwrap their presents.”
What part of speech is “unwrap”?
“Unwrap” is a verb.
Where does the word “unwrap” come from?
The word “unwrap” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unwrappen, from un- (\"reversal\") plus wrap.
