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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As if on schedule, brands from across the internet have begun unveiling new loafer styles — and slashing prices on fan favorites — just in time for the season. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 The Cannes Film Festival will reveal the bulk of its Official Selection in a press conference in Paris on Thursday, while Directors’ Fortnight will unveil its line-up on April 15. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025 With financial markets in turmoil as President Trump unveiled his latest tariffs this week, the popularity of that topic is unlikely to change any time soon. Heather Hollingsworth and Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 It was announced a day after President Trump unveiled tariffs that will have broad impacts across the tech industry. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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