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 Billie Eilish’s new musical era is upon us, and the superstar unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, on Thursday (April 18). Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024 The Biden administration unveiled export controls in 2022 that prevent American chip designers such as Nvidia from sharing their most advanced designs with Chinese producers. Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024 During the finale of the Nike On Air show, Nike unveiled the A.I.R. – Athlete-Imagined Revolution. Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 Wilson was unveiled during the show’s Group A finals as Ugly Sweater, while Flannery was Starfish. Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 The 16-foot by 20-foot Founding of the Fortress painting by Hamilton resident Jack Willard was unveiled in 1941 as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024 After his arrest by British police on charges of breaking his bail conditions related to the Swedish case, U.S. prosecutors unveiled an indictment charging him with hacking offenses related to the Manning files. Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024 The shop has just unveiled its take on the German marque’s most famous model, which features a retro-style body and modern-day components and tech. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 Forty elite athletes from around the world joined Nike to unveil the latest Nike Air footwear and team kits for the summer 2024 Olympics. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 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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