unloaded; unloading; unloads
1
a(1)
: to take off : deliver
(2)
: to take the cargo from
unload the truck
b
: to give outlet to : pour forth
unloaded her bitter feelings
2
: to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive
unloaded the pack animals
unloaded himself to his friend
3
: to draw the charge from
unloaded the gun
4
: to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : dump
5
: to hit or propel with a great release of power
unloaded his ninth homer
1
: to perform the act of unloading
2
: to release or deliver something especially with power
unloaded on the ball
3
: to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst
the coach unloaded on his players
unloader
noun
Synonyms
Examples of unload in a Sentence
It took four hours to unload the truck.
Could you help me unload the car?
After the ship docked, they unloaded its cargo.
I have to unload the groceries.
Most ships unload at another dock now.
The train made several stops to unload passengers.
Rumor has it that the manager wants to unload him. Maybe he'll be traded to another team.
She unloaded a huge amount of stock when prices fell.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Purdy-McCaffrey combo showed up best a few snaps before Kittle’s touchdown: McCaffrey raced down the right sideline past linebacker Lavonte David and caught a 30-yard prayer from Purdy, who unloaded that pass just before getting drilled in the chest by William Gholston.
—
Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Another time, Benson was unloading groceries in her kitchen when a man started pounding on the door, forcing her to send her son into the basement and call for help.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
So, what then are the motivations a young rich person might have for unloading works passed down to them?
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
There, at rosé hour, Gates gathered his guests to witness him unloading the anagama after its inaugural, seven-day-long firing.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unload 
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.
Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Another time, Benson was unloading groceries in her kitchen when a man started pounding on the door, forcing her to send her son into the basement and call for help.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
So, what then are the motivations a young rich person might have for unloading works passed down to them?
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
There, at rosé hour, Gates gathered his guests to witness him unloading the anagama after its inaugural, seven-day-long firing.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unload
Dictionary Entries Near unload
Cite this Entry
“Unload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unload. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
unload
verb
un·load
ˌən-ˈlōd 
ˈən-
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share