unwrapped; unwrapping; unwraps
: to remove the wrapping from : disclose
unwrap a package
unwrap evidence in a criminal case
Examples of unwrap in a Sentence
Unwrap the bandages so I can see the wound.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
All the women in my family unwrapped the same gift from me for Christmas this year — a pair of Spanx pants.
—Alex Nelson, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The crinkling sound of foil unwrapping scared the pigeons, which flew to the other side of the dusty lot.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
Beyond holiday giving, there’s much more to unwrap in this issue.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwrap
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“Unwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwrap. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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unwrap
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un·wrap
ˌən-ˈrap 
ˈən-
: to remove the wrapping from
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