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Definition of unbox
unbox
/ʌnˈbɑːks/
un · box
Past Simple:unboxed
•Past Participle:unboxed
•Present Participle:unboxing
unbox Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
To film and share the process of removing a newly purchased product from its packaging, often highlighting its features for an online audience.
Example
"The popular tech reviewer plans to unbox the latest smartphone live on his channel tomorrow."
2
To remove a product, item, or object from its packaging or box.
Example
"After moving into the new apartment, it took her three days to unbox all of her kitchen supplies."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (expressing removal) + 'box'. While the word has existed since at least the late 15th century meaning simply to remove from a box, it gained massive popularity in the early 21st century to describe the internet phenomenon of recording and reviewing the opening of new commercial products.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbox