wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ How to pronounce wrapping (audio)
: something used to wrap an object : wrapper

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

She tore the wrapping off the present. Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.
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Wondering what to do with the extra wrapping, boxes and containers from yesterday? Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024 Christmas combines a lot of potential fire sources with lots of flammable stuff such as Christmas trees, gift wrapping, stockings, alcohol and you. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 In addition to decorating the tree, there's Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, and cookie baking to do too. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 For panicle and smooth hydrangeas planted in the ground, protect the roots and crowns of plants by mulching and wrapping when temperatures are predicted to dip below 0°F. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wrapping 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrapping was in the 14th century

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“Wrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrapping. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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