unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl 

unveiled; unveiling; unveils

transitive verb

1

: to remove a veil or covering from

unveiled the portrait

2

: to make public : divulge, reveal

a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Synonyms of unveil

• reveal
• disclose
• discover
• uncover
• tell

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

And, to top it off, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a new series of Les Cabinotiers watches that pays homage to astronomy and the odysseys of ancient times. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025

First unveiled at the World Expo in Osaka earlier this year, Japanese consumers can now officially get their hands on one. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025

Adults can also get in the spirit with the 12 Days of Adventinis, where a new martini-style creation is unveiled each evening from December 13 to 24. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025

The new digs were unveiled Friday night before the 65-foot-tall community tree was lit by a crowd of VIPs for a massive crowd packing the park just after sundown. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for unveil

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email

Kids Definition

unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l 

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