unbox

verb

un·​box ˌən-ˈbäks How to pronounce unbox (audio)
unboxed; unboxing; unboxes

transitive verb

: to remove from a box

Examples of unbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the clip fittingly posted to TikTok, Kesha walks into her bathroom and unboxes her honorary Spotify plaque, complete with a silver dish in the center made to look like the streaming service’s logo. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024 The 'Kitty Cat Surprise Boxes' are better than ever As regular viewers of the show know, Gabby unboxes a surprise at the start of every episode that launches her next adventure in the Dollhouse. Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 July 2024 Immediately after the album release on June 6, Maluma met with Jacob & Co. execs in Paris, France to unbox his goodies. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2024 Explore Kendrick Lamar See latest videos, charts and news Footage of the moment Mahomes and Kelce unboxed their rings at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art surfaced on social media, as the superstar quarterback brought his first two rings with him to complete the trifecta and flex for the cameras. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unbox 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbox was circa 1611

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“Unbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbox. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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