unwrap

un·wrap | \ ˌən-ˈrap

How to pronounce unwrap (audio)

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unwrapped; unwrapping; unwraps

Definition of unwrap

transitive verb

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web Residents can help needy area children by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 3355 Richmond Road, Suite 182 in Beachwood. — cleveland, "Tickets on sale for University Heights Civic Awards event: Press Run," 1 Nov. 2019 Guests of Ballet Chesapeake’s performances are invited to give back to their community by bringing new, unwrapped gifts to support Toys for Tots. — baltimoresun.com, "Edgewood High senior to star as Snow Queen in Ballet Chesapeake’s presentation of ‘The Nutcracker’ at Towson University," 14 Oct. 2019 Spread a 2-inch-wide band of brown frosting along bottom roof edge I. Add unwrapped Hugs as close as possible in rows. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Haunted Cookie House," 13 Sep. 2019 To participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to the Brazos Pavilion Atrium of Houston Methodist Sugar Land between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Oct. 12. — Houston Chronicle, "SL Fort Bend Calendar 091819," 16 Sep. 2019 For her performance, Keys unwrapped the braids for one long, chained ponytail. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Alicia Keys’s Stunning Braid Crown at NYFW Is a Work of Art," 9 Sep. 2019 When ready to eat, simply unwrap the banana and scoop out the warm, gooey, chocolatey, banana goodness using graham crackers and spoons. — Brittany Anas, The Know, "What Colorado’s top chefs cook when they go camping," 12 Aug. 2019 When ready to serve, unwrap and place on a platter. — Kara Elder, Twin Cities, "There’s a world of cured fish beyond lox. Here’s what to try and how to make it.," 9 Aug. 2019 To chronicle the love story detailed in the tune, the music video opens with a little girl unwrapping a snowglobe Christmas gift. — Katherine Schaffstall, The Hollywood Reporter, "Taylor Swift Releases "Lover" Music Video," 22 Aug. 2019

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