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Definition of unwrap

unwrap

/ʌnˈræp/
un · wrap
Adjective:unwrapped
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Past Simple:unwrapped
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Past Participle:unwrapped
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Present Participle:unwrapping
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unwrap Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove the outer covering, paper, or packaging from an object, or to become free of such a covering.

Example

"The children gathered around the living room to unwrap their birthday presents."

2

To extract the inner value from a wrapper object or container type so it can be accessed directly (in computing and software development).

Example

"Before using an optional variable in Swift, you must safely unwrap its value to avoid a runtime error."

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• Rhymes for unwrap

• Nearby Words

unworthy
unwounded
unwoven
unwrap
unwrinkle
unwrinkled
unwritten

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (around the 14th century) from the reversative prefix 'un-' and the verb 'wrap', which is of obscure Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unwrap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unwrap
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