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

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo take the paper, packaging, or covering off something.

Common pairings

unwrap a gift unwrap a package

unwrapped past tense, unwraps plural, unwraps singular

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The kids couldn't wait to _____ their presents.

From Middle English unwrappen, from un- (\"reversal\") plus wrap.

Origin: Middle English

break discover reveal expose disclose undo divulge let on let out bring out give away

go part find chance rest hear break lose

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.

go part find chance rest hear break lose