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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If your chair mat does have a distinct odor, unbox it in a large open space, ideally a garage or backyard, and give the chair mat at least a full day to air out before placing it in your office. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jon Gruden unboxes memorabilia of Tampa Bay’s opponents in a reference to his viral unboxing videos. Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The kits were tightly packaged and easy to unbox, and each meal came in its own container. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025 Just unbox the umbrella and place it through the center hole of a patio table into a sturdy base (which is to be purchased separately). Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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