unwrap

verb

un·​wrap ˌən-ˈrap 

unwrapped; unwrapping; unwraps

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

The Billboard Holiday Countdown unwraps musical gifts from evergreen stars including Bobby Helms, Burl Ives, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Andy Williams mixing merrily with hits by the likes of Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande and Pentatonix. —Gary Trust, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025

Dearfoams Moritz Ankle Boot Slippers Who wouldn’t want to unwrap slippers during the holiday season? —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

For the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is unwrapping a brand-new holiday flavor just in time to make the drink selection at your festive gathering a little sweeter. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025

Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter's identity. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwrap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap

Kids Definition

unwrap

verb

un·​wrap ˌən-ˈrap 

ˈən-

: to remove the wrapping from