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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Black served as the Windgate Foundation artist in residence at Arkansas Tech in spring 2020, and her floor mural at Clinton National Airport was unveiled in December 2021. River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2025 On October 25, the 28-year-old actor unveiled a completely fresh look on the Christy premiere red carpet, starting with a chin-length chop by celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco Oropeza. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025 Earlier, in another development, scientists in China unveiled a new electrolyte additive that could make EV lithium-metal batteries last 3,000 cycles. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025 Wagner and Bice unveiled bipartisan legislation earlier this year to temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unveil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unveil. Accessed 30 Oct. 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

More from Merriam-Webster on unveil

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!