wrapping

1 of 2

noun

wrap·​ping ˈra-piŋ 

: something used to wrap an object : wrapper

wrapping

2 of 2

present participle of wrap entry 1

Examples of wrapping in a Sentence

Noun

She tore the wrapping off the present.

Some of the mummy's wrappings had been removed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With $300 worth of beauty tucked inside for $98, that’s three times the value for the price — plus, the beautiful box already does the gift-wrapping for you. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Its ray illuminated a case of wrapping-paper rolls, a wooden stool, a broken box full of old picture frames. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Classic Marshall Style The Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers each have the classic Marshall analog look, including the brand’s signature PU leather wrapping, iconic salt-and-pepper fret and amp-inspired controls. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Participants will create a lifelike crepe paper peony while learning techniques including petal shaping, color application, stamen creation, leaf construction and stem wrapping. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wrapping

• wrapping paper

Rhymes for wrapping

• capping
• clapping
• flapping
• lapping
• mapping
• napping
• rapping
• sapping
• scrapping
• slapping
• snapping
• strapping

Kids Definition

wrapping

noun

wrap·​ping

ˈrap-iŋ

: wrapper sense 1