unveil

verb

un·​veil ˌən-ˈvāl How to pronounce unveil (audio)
unveiled; unveiling; unveils

transitive verb

1
: to remove a veil or covering from
2
: to make public : divulge, reveal
a good time to unveil their plans

intransitive verb

: to throw off a veil or protective cloak

Examples of unveil in a Sentence

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. The company will unveil its newest product today.
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Universal has unveiled a first look of Matt Damon playing the lead in Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 These interrelated tensions of class, caste and gender form a background tapestry, but its real politics are unveiled by Hegde’s visual and modal approach. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 Aston Martin will reveal its car on February 23 and Mercedes will unveil the W16 the next day. Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 New threads As media day got started on Friday, Sporting KC unveiled its new home kit for the 2025 season. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unveil 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unveil was in the 14th century

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“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unveil. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

unveil

verb
un·​veil ˌən-ˈvā(ə)l How to pronounce unveil (audio)
ˈən-
1
a
: to remove a veil or covering from
unveil a statue
b
: disclose, reveal
unveiled their plans
2
: to throw off a veil

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