gift wrap

verb

gift wrapped; gift wrapping; gift wraps

transitive verb

: to wrap (merchandise intended as a gift) decoratively

Examples of gift wrap in a Sentence

The store will gift wrap your purchases for you.
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Hallmark and Disney will release an exclusive collection of products inspired by the movie down the line, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts and gift wrap, available next holiday season. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025 An exclusive Hallmark and Disney collection of goodies inspired by the movie will be available, featuring greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 Santa’s sleigh and the aisles at ALDI are overflowing this week with holiday wrapping paper deals, including gift wrap, sets of scissors, tape, gift tags, boxes, cards, and more. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 The rooms and halls are lined with LED lights, gift wrap and holiday displays, although some of the old-fashioned lights were updated in recent years. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gift wrap

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gift wrap was in 1936

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“Gift wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20wrap. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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