# unveiling

/ənˈveɪɫɪŋ/ (US) · /ʌnvˈeɪlɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unveiling
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the first public showing of something new, like a statue, a car, or a plan.

For teachers: the formal act of revealing something for the first time, often as part of a public ceremony or marketing event.

## Examples

- The unveiling of the new statue takes place tomorrow.
- Journalists from around the world gathered for the unveiling of the company's latest smartphone model.
- The dramatic unveiling of the master plan for the city's waterfront redevelopment was met with both excitement and skepticism regarding its long-term funding.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the singular with 'the' to refer to a specific event.

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