Unbox: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbox

 

[ สŒnหˆbษ’ks ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

opening a box

To unbox means to remove something from a box or packaging. It is often used in the context of unboxing a newly purchased item, revealing its contents.

Synonyms

unpack, unpackage, unwrap.

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Word Description / Examples
unbox

This term is commonly used when opening new electronic devices, gadgets, or products that come in a box. It is especially popular in the context of review videos or first impressions.

  • I can't wait to unbox my new smartphone
  • She just published an unboxing video of the latest gaming console
unwrap

Unwrap is most commonly used when removing wrapping paper from gifts or removing protective layers from items. It can also be used metaphorically to describe revealing or discovering something.

  • The children were excited to unwrap their Christmas gifts
  • She couldn't wait to unwrap the chocolate bar
unpack

This word is generally used when removing items from bags, suitcases, or boxes, especially after traveling or moving. It can also be used metaphorically to mean analyzing or examining something in detail.

  • After returning home from the trip, he began to unpack his suitcase
  • Let's unpack these complex ideas in our next meeting
unpackage

This term is similar to unbox but is more general and can be used for any type of packaging, not just boxes. It is often used in a business or logistical context.

  • Employees are busy unpackaging the new inventory
  • I need to unpackage these supplies before organizing them

Examples of usage

  • I can't wait to unbox my new phone and see all its features!
  • The YouTuber unboxed the latest gaming console for their audience to see.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbox" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desembalar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auspacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟะฐะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpakowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๅฐใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉballer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desempaquetar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutudan รงฤฑkarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๋ด‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ ุงู„ุตู†ุฏูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozbalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozbaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹†็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpakirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taka รบr kassa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะฝ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qutudan รงฤฑxarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desempaquetar

Etymology

The term 'unbox' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of online shopping and unboxing videos on platforms like YouTube. It reflects the consumer culture and fascination with unveiling new products.

See also: box, boxed, boxer, boxers, boxes, boxing.