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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That might mean specific wrapping paper bins or a wrapping station, craft bins organized by holiday, or larger pull-out shelves or bins for bulky or oversized items. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 For instance, plastic wrapping extends a cucumber’s shelf life from a few days to several weeks, significantly reducing food waste. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 There’s a shot of Christo in a speedboat with Jeanne-Claude and photographs of the more than 400 workers — some in bikinis — hauling garbage off the islands, lining up and tying down the pink wrapping material. Joseph B. Treaster, New York Times, 7 May 2025 The wrapping also makes a show of the image being printed on canvas—a material that promises classiness. Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025 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 30 May. 2025.

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wrapping

noun
wrap·​ping
ˈrap-iŋ
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