wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈra-pər 

1

: that in which something is wrapped: such as

a

: a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars

b(1)

: jacket sense 3c(1)

(2)

: the paper cover of a book not bound in boards

c

: a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail

2

: one that wraps

3

: an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body

Examples of wrapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later in the morning, Abzal’s first mate found a vape pen and blunt wrapper on the boat, according to the proffer. —Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Each packs several pieces of shrimp in a thick, chewy wheat-starch wrapper that glows almost silvery under the light. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Place about ½ tablespoon of filling on each wrapper, seal with water, and shape. —Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026

To keep the jewelry clean, Glasser covered them in bubblegum wrappers, removing them before clasping the dress in place. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrapper

• dust wrapper

Rhymes for wrapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper

Kids Definition

wrapper

noun

wrap·​per ˈrap-ər 

1

: a covering or enclosure for something

2

: one that wraps

3

: a garment worn wrapped around the body