unfurl

verb

un·​furl ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l 

unfurled; unfurling; unfurls

transitive verb

: to release from a furled state

intransitive verb

: to open out from or as if from a furled state : unfold

Synonyms

• expand
• extend
• unfold
• open

Examples of unfurl in a Sentence

after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other

Recent Examples on the Web

Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest shopping holiday of the year, unfurling literally millions of discounts and coupons on items across categories, including furniture and decor, with new deals added to the site every five minutes. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025

That’s enough to keep your small gadgets going, and when the power runs out, simply unfurl the book-sized 40-watt solar panel. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025

And the techie giants are in hot pursuit: F1 marks a brilliant breakthrough for Apple, and Amazon MGM before long will be unfurling a new Bond. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 10 July 2025

Richard Fitts was at an efficient 38 pitches when Fenway Park grounds crew began unfurling the tarp before the top of the fourth inning. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for unfurl

• cowgirl
• schoolgirl
• burl
• churl
• earl
• girl
• hurl
• merl
• merle
• perle
• swirl
• twirl

Kids Definition

unfurl

verb

un·​furl ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l 

: to loose from a furled state : open or spread : unfold

unfurl sails

unfurl a flag