unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)
unveiled; unveiling; unveils

transitive verb

1
: to remove a veil or covering from
2
: to make public : divulge, reveal
a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. The company will unveil its newest product today.
Recent Examples on the Web The Woolmark Company marked its 60th anniversary, unveiling at the fair a new certification, Recycled Wool, which extends its quality standards to products containing at least 20 percent recycled wool in blends with virgin raw materials. Andrea Onate, WWD, 12 July 2024 Marvel Studios unveiled the thrilling first teaser for Captain America: Brave New World on Friday, July 12, which sees Mackie, 45, suit up again as Sam Wilson in the franchise. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 Universal Orlando will unveil 10 all-new movie-quality haunted houses, five scare zones filled with hundreds of menacing creatures, plus a live show. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 11 July 2024 The planned missile deployment was one of a number of announcements unveiled by NATO leaders at the summit, which marked the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, designed to bolster the security of the alliance and its partners, including Ukraine. Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unveil 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unveil was in the 14th century

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“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unveil. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unveil

verb
un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l How to pronounce unveil (audio)
ˈən-
1
a
: to remove a veil or covering from
unveil a statue
b
: disclose, reveal
unveiled their plans
2
: to throw off a veil

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