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

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This attention to detail translates into a reassuring unboxing experience, especially for a machine of this size and weight. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 After unboxing 20,000 shirts, the rest of the staff paired up in different sections around the area, with one putting the shirts on the seats and the other following behind and straightening them out. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Nimmo also posted a video of Helman unboxing the Rolex and showing it off to his teammates, Josh Smith and Jake Burger among them. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbox

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 11 May. 2026.

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