unpacked; unpacking; unpacks
1
2
: to remove or undo from packing or a container
unpacked his gear
3
: to analyze the nature of by examining in detail : explicate
unpack a concept
4
: decompress sense 2
unpack a compressed file
: to engage in unpacking a container
unpacker
noun
Examples of unpack in a Sentence
It's been a year since I moved here and I still haven't unpacked all of my books.
I unpacked my suitcase as soon as I arrived home.
By the time we got to the hotel, I was too tired to unpack.
She's good at unpacking complex concepts.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
For instance, The Way Down explores cult leaders, while Devil in the Family unpacks abusive parents and Unknown Number reveals the devastating realities of cyberbullying.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The summit unpacked these findings across multiple panels and discussions featuring media executives, content creators and academics.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Unpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpack. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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unpack
verb
un·pack
ˌən-ˈpak 
ˈən-
1
: to separate and remove things packed
got home and unpacked
2
: to open and remove the contents of
unpack a trunk
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