unmold

verb

un·​mold ˌən-ˈmōld How to pronounce unmold (audio)
unmolded; unmolding; unmolds

transitive verb

: to remove from a mold

Examples of unmold in a Sentence

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To make serving easier, unmold the ice ring, and place it on a large plate. — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Transfer the cake to a rack and let sit for 5 minutes, then unmold it and turn it right side up onto the rack. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025 Remove the cake and center insert from the pan, then run the knife around the center tube and along the bottom to unmold the cake. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2022 Remove the baking dishes from their water bath, allow to cool for five minutes, and unmold them in the center of eight dessert plates. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmold

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmold was in 1611

Rhymes for unmold

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Browse Nearby Words

unmoistened
unmold
unmolested
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“Unmold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmold. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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